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 # 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"
+"Jesus said to the twelve" or "Before they left, Jesus said to them"
 
 # Take nothing
 
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
 
 # staff
 
-large stick that people use for balance when climbing or walking on uneven ground, as well as for defense against attackers
+a large stick that people use for balance when climbing or walking on uneven ground, as well as for defense against people who might attack them
 
 # wallet