Matthew 10:16

God's Word

“I’m sending you out like sheep among wolves. So be as cunning as snakes but as innocent as doves.

Cross References

Genesis 3:1

The snake was more clever than all the wild animals the Lord God had made. He asked the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must never eat the fruit of any tree in the garden’?”

Genesis 3:13

Then the Lord God asked the woman, “What have you done?” “The snake deceived me, and I ate,” the woman answered.

Nehemiah 4:13

That is why I positioned people by their families behind the wall where it was lowest and most exposed. The people were armed with swords, spears, and bows.

Jeremiah 40:16

Gedaliah, son of Ahikam, told Johanan, Kareah’s son, “Don’t do that! What you are saying about Ishmael is a lie.”

Hosea 7:11

Ephraim, you are like a silly, senseless dove. You call for Egypt and run to Assyria for help.

Matthew 24:25

Listen! I’ve told you this before it happens.

Matthew 24:45

“Who, then, is the faithful and wise servant? The master will put that person in charge of giving the other servants their food at the right time.

Matthew 25:2

Five of them were foolish, and five were wise.

Matthew 25:4

The wise bridesmaids, however, took along extra oil for their lamps.

Matthew 25:9

“But the wise bridesmaids replied, ‘We can’t do that. There won’t be enough for both of us. Go! Find someone to sell you some oil.’

Luke 10:3

Go! I’m sending you out like lambs among wolves.

Luke 21:15

I will give you words and wisdom that none of your enemies will be able to oppose or prove wrong.

Acts 20:29

I know that fierce wolves will come to you after I leave, and they won’t spare the flock.

1 Corinthians 14:20

Brothers and sisters, don’t think like children. When it comes to evil, be like babies, but think like mature people.

2 Corinthians 1:12

We are proud that our conscience is clear. We are proud of the way that we have lived in this world. We have lived with a God-given holiness  and sincerity, especially toward you. It was not by human wisdom that we have lived but by God’s kindness.

2 Corinthians 11:14

And no wonder, even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.

2 Corinthians 11:3

However, I’m afraid that as the snake deceived Eve by its tricks, so your minds may somehow be lured away from your sincere and pure devotion to Christ.

2 Corinthians 8:20

We don’t want anyone to find fault with the way we are administering this generous gift.

Philippians 2:15

Then you will be blameless and innocent. You will be God’s children without any faults among people who are crooked and corrupt. You will shine like stars among them in the world

Colossians 1:9

For this reason we have not stopped praying for you since the day we heard about you. We ask ⌞God⌟ to fill you with the knowledge of his will through every kind of spiritual wisdom and insight.

Colossians 4:5

Be wise in the way you act toward those who are outside ⌞the Christian faith⌟. Make the most of your opportunities.

1 Thessalonians 2:10

You and God are witnesses of how pure, honest, and blameless we were in our dealings with you believers.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Keep away from every kind of evil.