Matthew 10:16

New Century Version

“Listen, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. So be as clever as snakes and as innocent as doves.

Cross References

Genesis 3:1

Now the snake was the most clever of all the wild animals the Lord God had made. One day the snake said to the woman, “Did God really say that you must not eat fruit from any tree in the garden?”

Genesis 3:13

Then the Lord God said to the woman, “How could you have done such a thing?” She answered, “The snake tricked me, so I ate the fruit.”

Nehemiah 4:13

So I put people behind the lowest places along the wall—the open places—and I put families together with their swords, spears, and bows.

Jeremiah 40:16

But Gedaliah son of Ahikam said to Johanan son of Kareah, “Do not kill Ishmael! The things you are saying about Ishmael are not true.”

Hosea 7:11

Israel has become like a pigeon— easy to fool and stupid. First they call to Egypt for help. Then they run to Assyria.

Matthew 24:25

Now I have warned you about this before it happens.

Matthew 24:45

“Who is the wise and loyal servant that the master trusts to give 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 took their lamps and more oil in jars.

Matthew 25:9

The wise bridesmaids answered, ‘No, the oil we have might not be enough for all of us. Go to the people who sell oil and buy some for yourselves.’

Luke 10:3

Go now, but listen! I am sending you out like sheep among wolves.

Luke 21:15

I will give you the wisdom to say things that none of your enemies will be able to stand against or prove wrong.

Acts 20:29

I know that after I leave, some people will come like wild wolves and try to destroy the flock.

1 Corinthians 14:20

Brothers and sisters, do not think like children. In evil things be like babies, but in your thinking you should be like adults.

2 Corinthians 1:12

This is what we are proud of, and I can say it with a clear conscience: In everything we have done in the world, and especially with you, we have had an honest and sincere heart from God. We did this by God’s grace, not by the kind of wisdom the world has.

2 Corinthians 11:14

This does not surprise us. Even Satan changes himself to look like an angel of light.

2 Corinthians 11:3

But I am afraid that your minds will be led away from your true and pure following of Christ just as Eve was tricked by the snake with his evil ways.

2 Corinthians 8:20

We are being careful so that no one will criticize us for the way we are handling this large gift.

Philippians 2:15

Then you will be innocent and without any wrong. You will be God’s children without fault. But you are living with crooked and mean people all around you, among whom you shine like stars in the dark world.

Colossians 1:9

Because of this, since the day we heard about you, we have continued praying for you, asking God that you will know fully what he wants. We pray that you will also have great wisdom and understanding in spiritual things

Colossians 4:5

Be wise in the way you act with people who are not believers, making the most of every opportunity.

1 Thessalonians 2:10

When we were with you, we lived in a holy and honest way, without fault. You know this is true, and so does God.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

and stay away from everything that is evil.