## He said to them ##

"Jesus said to the twelve"

## Take nothing  ##

This could be translated as "Do not take anything with you" or "Do not bring anything with you."

## for your journey ##

"for your trip" or "when you travel." They are to take nothing for their entire trip, as they move from village to village, and until they come back to Jesus.

## staff  ##

"rod" or "walking stick." A staff was a large stick that was a used for balance when climbing or on uneven ground. It could also be used for defense against attackers.

## whatever house you enter into ##

"any house you enter"

## stay there ##

"remain there" or "temporarily live in that house as a guest"

## from that place ##

"from that town" or "from that area"