1.4 KiB
Connecting Statement:
Here the scene shifts and tells about Jesus' response to some people who wanted to follow him.
Now
This word is used here to mark a break in the main story line. Here Matthew starts to tell a new part of the story.
he gave instructions
"he told his disciples"
Then
This means after Jesus "gave instructions" but before he could get into the boat.
wherever
"to any place"
Foxes have holes, and the birds of the sky have nests
Jesus answers with this proverb. This means even wild animals have somewhere to rest. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-proverbs)
Foxes
Foxes are animals like dogs. They 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.
the Son of Man
Jesus is speaking about himself. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person)
nowhere to lay his head
This refers to a place to sleep. AT: "no place of his own to sleep" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom)