See, I’ve told you ahead of time.
“I’ve told you all this so that you won’t turn away from the truth.
so you will be witnesses about me.
“I’m sending you out like sheep among wolves. So be as wise as snakes and as harmless as doves.
False messiahs and false prophets will appear, and they’ll do great signs and miracles. They’ll even try to trick God’s chosen people if they can.
“So if anyone tells you, ‘He’s out in the desert,’ don’t go out there. And if anyone says, ‘He’s deep inside the house,’ don’t believe it.
I already warned you during my second visit, and I’ll say it again now while I’m away: When I return, I won’t spare those who sinned earlier. I won’t spare any of the others, either,
