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This continues the account of Jesus sending out his twelve apostles to do his work that began in [Matthew 10:1](./01.md).
## you...your ##
the twelve apostles
## Acquire no gold, silver, nor brass ##
"Do not acquire gold, silver, or brass"
## Acquire ##
"Get," Receive," or "Take"
## gold, silver, nor brass ##
These are metals out of which coins were made. This list is a metonym for money, so if the metals are unknown in your area, translate the list as "money" (see UDB).
## purses ##
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This means "belts" or "money-belts," but it can refer to whatever might be used to carry money. A belt is a long strip of cloth or leather worn around the waist. It was often wide enough that it could be folded and used to carry money.
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## traveling bag ##
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This could either be any bag used to carry things on a journey, or a bag used by someone to collect food or money.
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## two tunics ##
Use the same word you used for "tunic" in [Matthew 5:40](../05/40.md).
## laborer ##
"worker"
## food ##
"what he needs"