Matthew 10:16

Good News Translation

“Listen! I am sending you out just like sheep to a pack of wolves. You must be as cautious as snakes and as gentle as doves.

Cross References

Genesis 3:1

Now the snake was the most cunning animal that the Lord God had made. The snake asked the woman, “Did God really tell you not to eat fruit from any tree in the garden?”

Genesis 3:13

The Lord God asked the woman, “Why did you do this?” She replied, “The snake tricked me into eating it.”

Nehemiah 4:13

So I armed the people with swords, spears, and bows, and stationed them by clans behind the wall, wherever it was still unfinished.

Jeremiah 40:16

But Gedaliah answered, “Don't do it! What you are saying about Ishmael is not true!”

Hosea 7:11

Israel flits around like a silly pigeon; first her people call on Egypt for help, and then they run to Assyria!

Matthew 24:25

Listen! I have told you this ahead of time.

Matthew 24:45

“Who, then, is a faithful and wise servant? It is the one that his master has placed in charge of the other servants to give them their food at the proper time.

Matthew 25:2

Five of them were foolish, and the other five were wise.

Matthew 25:4

while the wise ones took containers full of oil for their lamps.

Matthew 25:9

‘No, indeed,’ the wise ones answered, ‘there is not enough for you and for us. Go to the store and buy some for yourselves.’

Luke 10:3

Go! I am sending you like lambs among wolves.

Luke 21:15

because I will give you such words and wisdom that none of your enemies will be able to refute or contradict what you say.

Acts 20:29

I know that after I leave, fierce wolves will come among you, and they will not spare the flock.

1 Corinthians 14:20

Do not be like children in your thinking, my friends; be children so far as evil is concerned, but be grown up in your thinking.

2 Corinthians 1:12

We are proud that our conscience assures us that our lives in this world, and especially our relations with you, have been ruled by God-given frankness and sincerity, by the power of God's grace and not by human wisdom.

2 Corinthians 11:14

Well, no wonder! Even Satan can disguise himself to look like an angel of light!

2 Corinthians 11:3

I am afraid that your minds will be corrupted and that you will abandon your full and pure devotion to Christ—in the same way that Eve was deceived by the snake's clever lies.

2 Corinthians 8:20

We are being careful not to stir up any complaints about the way we handle this generous gift.

Philippians 2:15

so that you may be innocent and pure as God's perfect children, who live in a world of corrupt and sinful people. You must shine among them like stars lighting up the sky,

Colossians 1:9

For this reason we have always prayed for you, ever since we heard about you. We ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will, with all the wisdom and understanding that his Spirit gives.

Colossians 4:5

Be wise in the way you act toward those who are not believers, making good use of every opportunity you have.

1 Thessalonians 2:10

You are our witnesses, and so is God, that our conduct toward you who believe was pure, right, and without fault.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

and avoid every kind of evil.