en_tn/mat/08/18.md

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]])