Devine Scripture

Matthew 10:16

Matthew chapter 10 · verse 16 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.15Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgment, than for that city.

v.16This passage

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

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Acts 20:29

    I know that after my departing grievous wolves shall enter in among you, not sparing the flock;

  • 2 Corinthians 8:20

    avoiding this, that any man should blame us in the matter of this bounty which is ministered by us:

  • Colossians 4:5

    Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

  • 1 Thessalonians 5:22

    abstain from every form of evil.

  • 2 Corinthians 11:3

    But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve in his craftiness, your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity and the purity that is toward Christ.

  • Luke 10:3

    Go your ways; behold, I send you forth as lambs in the midst of wolves.