Matthew 10:16

First Nations Version

“Look and listen! I am sending you out like sheep into a pack of wolves, so be as crafty as snakes but as harmless and gentle as doves.

Cross References

Luke 10:3

You will be like lambs walking among wolves.

Philippians 2:15

In this way, you will show yourselves to be pure and innocent children of the Great Spirit. Even though you walk among a generation of people who live in bent and twisted ways, your reputation will shine as bright as the stars in the night sky

1 Corinthians 14:20

My sacred family members, do not think in childish ways. In the ways of evil be as innocent as a baby in a cradleboard, but in your understanding of spiritual things be as wise as an elder.

Colossians 4:5

Use great wisdom as you walk among those who are not yet part of the sacred family, and make full use of every opportunity as you represent our Honored Chief.

Luke 21:15

for I will give you the mouth of a wisdomkeeper, and no enemy will be able to answer you or prove you wrong.

Acts 20:29

“I know that after I am gone savage wolves will sneak in who care nothing for the sheep.

2 Corinthians 11:3

Long ago the evil snake used his trickster ways to take Life Bearer (Eve) down the wrong path. I fear that, in the same manner she was tricked, false message bearers may take you down the wrong path in your thinking and lead you away from your single-hearted loyalty to the Chosen One.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Make sure to turn away from all kinds of evil.

2 Corinthians 11:14

This should not surprise us, for Accuser (Satan) falsely represents himself as a spirit-messenger wearing bright and shining regalia.

1 Thessalonians 2:10

Along with the Great Spirit, you who trust our message are witnesses to the honest, good, and blameless ways we walked among you.

Colossians 1:9

Ever since we heard about you, we have never stopped praying for you. When we send our voices to the Great Spirit, we ask that he will fill your heart and mind with the knowledge you need to walk in his ways with all spiritual wisdom and understanding.

2 Corinthians 1:12

We may be bragging, but we are bold enough to tell you that our hearts are pure, for we have walked this road of life in a sacred and true manner. We have not followed the ways of this world, but by the gift of Creator’s great kindness we have walked in a good way before the people of this world, and even more toward you. In the same way, our words to you are as straight as an arrow. We do not speak with forked tongues in our letters to you.

2 Corinthians 8:20

Taking him with us shows our goodwill and helps us prove beyond a doubt that we are doing things in a good way.

Matthew 24:25

“Remember that I have warned you ahead of time!

Matthew 24:45

“Who will be the wise one, worthy of trust? Will it be the uncle who was told to feed and care for the family while the elder is away?

Matthew 25:2

Five of them were foolish and five were wise.

Matthew 25:9

“The wise ones answered back, ‘There is not enough for all of us. Hurry, go to the village and trade for some more.’