Matthew 10:16

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

Revised King James New Testament

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 shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgment, than for that city.

17But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues;

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Cross References

Luke 21:15For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to resist or refute.

Romans 16:18For they do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own bellies; and by smooth words and flattering speech they deceive the hearts of the simple.

2 Corinthians 1:12For our boast is in this: the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have conducted ourselves in the world, and still more toward you.

2 Corinthians 11:3But I fear, lest, as the serpent deceived Eve through his cunning, so your minds will be led astray from the simplicity that is in 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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