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Matthew 10:16-18
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
Matthew 10:16-18
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
Jesus Pre-Warns The Twelve About The Persecution They Will Face In The Future
16 “Behold— I am sending[a] you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be shrewd[b] as the snakes, and innocent[c] as the doves. 17 And beware of people. For they will hand you over to councils[d] and whip you in their synagogues. 18 And you will even be brought before governors and kings for My sake— for a testimony to them[e] and to the Gentiles.
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- Matthew 10:16 This section is prophetic, looking beyond this mission to their life ministry and beyond.
- Matthew 10:16 Or, wise, prudent.
- Matthew 10:16 Or, pure.
- Matthew 10:17 That is, local Jewish courts, local sanhedrins.
- Matthew 10:18 That is, the Jews.
Matthew 10:16-18
New International Version
Matthew 10:16-18
New International Version
16 “I am sending you out like sheep among wolves.(A) Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.(B) 17 Be on your guard; you will be handed over to the local councils(C) and be flogged in the synagogues.(D) 18 On my account you will be brought before governors and kings(E) as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles.
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