Matthew 10:16

Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

Behold{G2400}{(G5628)}, I{G1473} send{G649} you{G5209} forth{G649}{(G5719)} as{G5613} sheep{G4263} in{G1722} the midst{G3319} of wolves{G3074}: be ye{G1096}{(G5737)} therefore{G3767} wise{G5429} as{G5613} serpents{G3789}, and{G2532} harmless{G185} as{G5613} doves{G4058}.

Strong's King James

(16) Look, I send you out as sheep in the middle of wolves, therefore be cunning as serpents and innocent as doves.

The F.O.G

Listen carefully: I'm sending you out like sheep among wolves. So be as shrewd as serpents and as innocent as doves.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

‘Lo, I do send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves, be ye therefore wise as the serpents, and simple as the doves.

Young's Literal Translation

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Matthew 10:16

The F.O.G Commentary:

Jean Paul Joseph

Matthew 10:16