16 Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.
Matthew 10:16
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2 And He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest. 3 Go! I am sending you out like lambs among wolves. 4 Carry no purse or bag or sandals. Do not greet anyone along the…
2 Clement 5:1–3
1 Wherefore, brethren, let us forsake our sojourn in this world and do the will of Him that called us, and let us not be afraid to depart out of this world. (2CL) 2 For the Lord saith, Ye shall be as lambs in the midst of wolves. (2CL) 3 But Peter answered and said unto Him, Wha… (2CL)
Matthew 7:14–16
14 But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it. 15 Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. 16 By their fruit you will recognize them. Are grapes gathered from thornbus…
Matthew 7:5–7
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Ignatius to Polycarp 2:1–3
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Gospel of Thomas 1:38–40
38 Jesus said, "Often you've wanted to hear this message that I'm telling you, and you don't have anyone else from whom to hear it. There will be days when you'll look for me, but you won't be able to find me." (THO) 39 Jesus said, "The Pharisees and the scholars have tak… (THO)
Psalms 18:25–27
25 To the faithful You show Yourself faithful, to the blameless You show Yourself blameless; 26 to the pure You show Yourself pure, but to the crooked You show Yourself shrewd. 27 For You save an afflicted people, but You humble those with haughty eyes.
Luke 10:18–20
18 So He told them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. 19 Behold, I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. Nothing will harm you. 20 Nevertheless, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejo…
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