1 tn Grk “Behold I.” The Greek word ἰδού (idou) has not been translated because it has no exact English equivalent here, but adds interest and emphasis (BDAG 468 s.v. 1).
2 sn On the imagery of lambs see Isa 40:11, Ezek 34:11-31, and John 10:1-18.
3 sn This imagery of wolves is found in intertestamental Judaism as well; see Pss. Sol. 8:23.
4 sn On the command Do not carry see Luke 9:3. The travel instructions communicate a note of urgency and stand in contrast to philosophical teachers, who often took a bag. There is no ostentation in this ministry.
5 tn Traditionally, “a purse.”
6 tn Or possibly “a beggar’s bag” (L&N 6.145; BDAG 811 s.v. πήρα).
7 tn Or “no one along the way.”