Matthew 10:16

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

"Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves." - Matthew 10:16
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What does Matthew 10:16 mean?

Matthew 10:16 in the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible reads, "Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves." This verse is spoken by Jesus as he sends out his twelve disciples to preach the kingdom of…

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Sheep Among Wolves: Navigating a Hostile World with Wisdom and Innocence

In Matthew 10:16, we find a profound and instructive charge from the Lord Jesus: "Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves." This scripture is not merely a statement about the perils of evangelism; it is a…

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A Prayer for Wisdom and Innocence in a Hostile World

Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am filled with gratitude for Your unchanging Word, a light unto my path, particularly in times of uncertainty and fear. You remind us in Matthew 10:16 that we are sent forth as sheep in the midst of wolves. Oh Lord, what powerful…

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Matthew 10:16 - "¶ Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves."
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Matthew 27:16 - "And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas."
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for the workman is worthy of his meat Matthew 10:10
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Matthew 24:16 - "Then let them which be in Judaea flee into the mountains:"
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Matthew 13:16 - "But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear."