richmahn_en_tn/mat/10/08.md

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This continues the account of Jesus sending out his twelve apostles to do his work that began in Matthew 10:1.

you...your

the twelve apostles

Acquire no gold, silver, nor brass

"Do not acquire gold, silver, or brass"

Acquire

"Get," Receive," or "Take"

gold, silver, nor brass

These are metals out of which coins were made. This list is a metonym for money, so if the metals are unknown in your area, translate the list as "money" (see UDB).

purses

This means "belts" or "money-belts," but it can refer to whatever might be used to carry money. A belt is a long strip of cloth or leather worn around the waist. It was often wide enough that it could be folded and used to carry money.

traveling bag

This could either be any bag used to carry things on a journey, or a bag used by someone to collect food or money.

two tunics

Use the same word you used for "tunic" in Matthew 5:40.

laborer

"worker"

food

"what he needs"