10:10a

But: In this context, the Greek conjunction that the Berean Standard Bible translates as But introduces a contrast to the situation described in 10:8–9. Most English versions also translate it that way.

if you enter a town: This clause is identical to 10:8a. See how you translated the same clause there.

and they do not welcome you: The Greek phrase that the Berean Standard Bible translates as they do not welcome you is literally “they do not receive you.” This phrase is identical to 10:8a except for the word not. Translate this phrase in a way that clearly shows the contrast to the opposite situation in 10:8a. See the note there.

10:10b

go into the streets and declare: The streets of a town were places where many people gathered to buy and sell things. The command go into the streets indicates that Jesus wanted his disciples to go to a place in the town where many people could hear them.

In some areas streets have a different use, so people will not understand why Jesus told the disciples to go into the streets. If that is true in your area, you may:

• Make explicit the function of streets. For example:

go in its/the streets ⌊where everyone can see/hear you⌋ (Translator’s Reference Translation)

• Omit the reference to streets and translate the function of streets directly. For example:

go to a place in the town where there are lots of people
-or-
go where many people in the town will be able to see/hear you

Translate this in the way that is most natural in your language.

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