Matthew 10:16-17

¹⁶Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.

¹⁷But beware of men; for they will hand you over to their councils and flog you in their synagogues.

— Matthew 10:16-17

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Snakes & Doves

Devo: What Jesus Did!

"[Jesus warned the apostles when he sent them out:] "Look, I am sending you out as sheep among wolves. So be as shrewd as snakes and harmless as..."

Warned and Supported

Devo: What Jesus Did!

"[Jesus continued his warning to the apostles when he sent them out:] "But beware! For you will be handed over to the courts and will be flogged with....."

Cross References for Matthew 10:16-17

• Luke 10:3
• Philippians 2:15
• 1 Corinthians 14:20
• Colossians 4:5
• Luke 21:15
• Ephesians 5:15-17
• Acts 20:29
• Romans 16:18-19
• 2 Corinthians 11:3
• 2 Corinthians 11:14

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