Matthew 10:16

The Scriptures 1998

“See, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.

Cross References

Genesis 3:1

And the serpent was more crafty than any beast of the field which יהוה  Elohim had made, and he said to the woman, “Is it true that Elohim has said, ‘Do not eat of every tree of the garden’?”

Genesis 3:13

And יהוה  Elohim said to the woman, “What is this you have done?” And the woman said, “The serpent deceived me, and I ate.”

Nehemiah 4:13

So I set men behind the lower parts of the wall, at the openings – I set the people according to their clans, with their swords, their spears, and their bows.

Jeremiah 40:16

But Geḏ

Hosea 7:11

“And Ephrayim has become a simple dove without heart, they have called on Mitsrayim, they have gone to Ashshur.

Matthew 24:25

“See, I have forewarned you.

Matthew 24:45

“Who then is a trustworthy and wise servant, whom his master set over his household, to give them food in season?

Matthew 25:2

“And five of them were wise, and five foolish.

Matthew 25:4

but the wise took oil in their containers with their lamps.

Matthew 25:9

“But the wise answered, saying, ‘No, indeed, there would not be enough for us and you. Instead, go to those who sell, and buy for yourselves.’

Luke 10:3

“Go! See, I send you out as lambs into the midst of wolves.

Luke 21:15

“For I shall give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries shall not be able to refute or resist.

Acts 20:29

“For I know this, that after my departure savage wolves shall come in among you, not sparing the flock.

1 Corinthians 14:20

Brothers, do not be children in your thinking, but in evil be babes, and in your thinking be perfect.

2 Corinthians 1:12

For our boasting is this: the witness of our conscience that we behaved ourselves in the world in simplicity and sincerity of Elohim, not in fleshly wisdom but in the favour of Elohim, and much more toward you.

2 Corinthians 11:14

And no wonder! For Satan himself masquerades as a messenger of light!

2 Corinthians 11:3

But I am afraid, lest, as the serpent deceived Ḥ

2 Corinthians 8:20

avoiding this: that anyone should blame us in this generous gift which is administered by us.

Philippians 2:15

in order that you be blameless and faultless, children of Elohim without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,

Colossians 1:9

That is also why we, from the day we heard, have not ceased praying for you, and asking that you be filled with the knowledge of His desire in all wisdom and spiritual understanding,

Colossians 4:5

Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time.

1 Thessalonians 2:10

You are witnesses, Elohim also, how set-apart and righteously and blamelessly we behaved ourselves among you who believe,

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Keep back from every form of wickedness.