Matthew 10:16

“Behold, I am sending you out like sheep in the midst of wolves, so be as wise as serpents and as innocent as doves.

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.

In Context

15Truly I say to you, it will be more tolerable on the day of judgment for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah than for that town.

17But beware of men, for they will deliver you up to councils and flog you in their synagogues.

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Cross References

Luke 21:15For I will give you a mouth to speak and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to refute or resist.

Romans 16:18For such people do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly. By smooth talk and fine speech they deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting.

2 Corinthians 1:12Now this is the reason for our confidence: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially toward you, with integrity and godly sincerity, not by worldly wisdom, but by the grace of God.

2 Corinthians 11:3But I am afraid that just as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, so your minds will be led astray from simple devotion to Christ.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 10:6-16

Instructions to the Apostles. 5 These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not: 6 But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. 7 And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand. 8 Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give. 9 Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses, 10 Nor scrip for your journey, neither two… Read the whole commentary →

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