Why did he give such a command? Because “the worker deserves his food. ” That was the thrust of Jesus ’ command, which was in harmony with his exhortation in the Sermon on the Mount that they not be anxious about what they would eat, drink, or wear. ​ — Matt. 6: 25 - 32.
द ज्यूइश एनसाइक्लोपीडिया बताती है: “ऐसा लगता है कि पुराने ज़माने में इब्री लोगों में लाठी या छड़ी साथ रखने का रिवाज़ था । ”