Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Behold I send you as sheep in the midst of wolves. Be ye therefore wise as serpents and simple as doves. as sheep. Luke 10:3 Go: Behold I send you as lambs among wolves. Acts 20:29 I know that after my departure ravening wolves will enter in among you, not sparing the flock. wise. Genesis 3:1,13 Now the serpent was more subtle than any of the beasts of the earth which the Lord God had made. And he said to the woman: Why hath God commanded you, that you should not eat of every tree of paradise? . . . Luke 21:15 For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to resist and gainsay. Romans 16:19 For your obedience is published in every place. I rejoice therefore in you. But I would have you to be wise in good and simple in evil. 1 Corinthians 14:20 Brethren, do not become children in sense. But in malice be children: and in sense be perfect. 2 Corinthians 11:3,14 But I fear lest, as the serpent seduced Eve by his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted and fall from the simplicity that is in Christ. . . . Ephesians 5:15-17 See therefore, brethren, how you walk circumspectly: not as unwise, . . . Colossians 1:9 Therefore we also, from the day that we heard it, cease not to pray for you and to beg that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will, in all wisdom and spiritual understanding: Colossians 4:5 Walk with wisdom towards them that are without, redeeming the time. harmless. Romans 16:18,19 For they that are such serve not Christ our Lord but their own belly: and by pleasing speeches and good words seduce the hearts of the innocent. . . . 2 Corinthians 1:12 For our glory is this: the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity of heart and sincerity of God, and not in carnal wisdom, but in the grace of God, we have conversed in this world: and more abundantly towards you. 2 Corinthians 8:20 Avoiding this, lest any man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us. 2 Corinthians 11:3 But I fear lest, as the serpent seduced Eve by his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted and fall from the simplicity that is in Christ. Philippians 2:15 That you may be blameless and sincere children of God, without reproof, in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation: among whom you shine as lights in the world. 1 Thessalonians 2:10 You are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and without blame we have been to you that have believed: 1 Thessalonians 5:22 From all appearance of evil refrain yourselves. Context Sheep among Wolves15Amen I say to you, it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city. 16Behold I send you as sheep in the midst of wolves. Be ye therefore wise as serpents and simple as doves. 17But beware of men. For they will deliver you up in councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues.… Cross References Genesis 3:1 Now the serpent was more subtle than any of the beasts of the earth which the Lord God had made. And he said to the woman: Why hath God commanded you, that you should not eat of every tree of paradise? Jeremiah 40:16 And Godolias the son of Ahicam said to Johanan the son of Caree: Do not this thing: for what thou sayst of Ismahel is false. Hosea 7:11 And Ephraim is become as a dove that is decoyed, not having a heart: they called upon Egypt, they went to the Assyrians. Matthew 24:25 Behold I have told it to you, beforehand. Matthew 24:45 Who, thinkest thou, is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath appointed over his family, to give them meat in season? Matthew 25:2 And five of them were foolish and five wise. Matthew 25:4 But the wise took oil in their vessels with the lamps. Matthew 25:9 The wise answered, saying: Lest perhaps there be not enough for us and for you, go ye rather to them that sell and buy for yourselves. Luke 10:3 Go: Behold I send you as lambs among wolves. Romans 16:19 For your obedience is published in every place. I rejoice therefore in you. But I would have you to be wise in good and simple in evil. Lexicon Look,Ἰδοὺ (Idou) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's Greek 2400: See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo! I ἐγὼ (egō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular Strong's Greek 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. am sending you out ἀποστέλλω (apostellō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's Greek 649: From apo and stello; set apart, i.e. to send out literally or figuratively. like ὡς (hōs) Adverb Strong's Greek 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. sheep πρόβατα (probata) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's Greek 4263: A sheep. Probably neuter of a presumed derivative of probaino; something that walks forward, i.e., a sheep. among ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's Greek 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. wolves; λύκων (lykōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 3074: A wolf, of perhaps a jackal; often applied to persons of wolfish proclivities. Perhaps akin to the base of leukos; a wolf. therefore οὖν (oun) Conjunction Strong's Greek 3767: Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. be γίνεσθε (ginesthe) Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural Strong's Greek 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. as shrewd φρόνιμοι (phronimoi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 5429: Intelligent, prudent, sensible, wise. From phren; thoughtful, i.e. Sagacious or discreet; in a bad sense conceited. as ὡς (hōs) Adverb Strong's Greek 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. snakes ὄφεις (opheis) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 3789: Probably from optanomai; a snake, figuratively, an artful malicious person, especially Satan. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's Greek 2532: And, even, also, namely. as innocent ἀκέραιοι (akeraioi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 185: (lit: unmixed) simple, unsophisticated, sincere, blameless. Unmixed, i.e. innocent. as ὡς (hōs) Adverb Strong's Greek 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. doves. περιστεραί (peristerai) Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural Strong's Greek 4058: A dove, pigeon. Of uncertain derivation; a pigeon. Additional Translations Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves; therefore be shrewd as serpents and innocent as doves. Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the middle of wolves: be you 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. Behold, I send you as sheep in the midst of wolves; be therefore prudent as the serpents, and guileless as the doves. 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. "Remember it is I who am sending you out, as sheep into the midst of wolves; prove yourselves as sagacious as serpents, and as innocent as doves. "Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. 'Lo, I do send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves, be ye therefore wise as the serpents, and simple as the doves. Jump to Previous Doves Forth Gentle Guileless Harmless Innocent Midst Prove Prudent Remember Sending Serpents Sheep Shrewd Simple Wise Wolves YourselvesJump to Next Doves Forth Gentle Guileless Harmless Innocent Midst Prove Prudent Remember Sending Serpents Sheep Shrewd Simple Wise Wolves YourselvesExternal Links Matthew 10:16 NIVMatthew 10:16 NLT Matthew 10:16 ESV Matthew 10:16 NASB Matthew 10:16 ASV Matthew 10:16 Bible Apps Matthew 10:16 Biblia Paralela Matthew 10:16 Chinese Bible Matthew 10:16 French Bible Matthew 10:16 German Bible Alphabetical: am among and as be Behold doves I in innocent like midst of out send sending serpents sheep shrewd snakes so the Therefore wolves you NT Gospels: Matthew 10:16 Behold I send you out as sheep (Matt. Mat Mt) Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and Search Tools |
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