en_tn_lite_do_not_use/mat/10/11.md

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Connecting Statement:

Jesus continues to instruct his disciples about what they should do when they go out to preach.

you ... your

These are plural and refer to the twelve apostles. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you)

Whatever city or village you enter

"Whenever you enter a city or village" or "When you go into any city or village"

city ... village

"large village ... small village" or "large town ... small town." See how you translated this in Matthew 9:35.

worthy ... not worthy

In 10:11-13 a "worthy" person refers to a person who is willing to welcome the disciples. Jesus compares this person to one who is "not worthy," a person who does not welcome the disciples.

stay there until you leave

The full meaning of the statement can be made explicit. Alternate translation: "stay in that person's house until you leave the town or village" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)