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Jesus explains what he expects of his followers.
## he, him ##
These refer to Jesus in [Matthew 8:18](./18.md) and [Matthew 8:18](./18.md).
## he gave instructions ##
"he told them what to do"
## Then ##
After Jesus "gave instructions" but before he could get into the boat (see UDB).
## wherever ##
"to any place"
## Foxes have holes, and the birds of the sky have nests ##
The animals in this merism represent a wide range of wild animals. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
## Foxes ##
Foxes are animals like dogs that eat nesting birds and other small animals. If foxes are unknown in your area, use a general term for dog-like creatures or other furry animals. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
## holes ##
Foxes make holes in the ground to live in. Use the appropriate word for the place where the animal you use for "foxes" lives.
## nowhere to lay his head ##
"no place of his own to sleep" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])