# He said to them "Jesus said to the twelve." It may be helpful to state that this happened before they went out. Alternate translation: "Before they left, Jesus said to them" # Take nothing "Do not take anything with you" or "Do not bring anything with you" # staff large stick that people use for balance when climbing or walking on uneven ground, as well as for defense against attackers # wallet a bag a traveler uses for carrying what he needs on a journey # bread This is here used as a general reference to "food."