Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.
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The verse 16 is found in chapter 10 of Matthew. The sending includes persecution, rejection, and conflict. Jesus does not conceal the difficulties of ministry; he prepares the disciples to be like sheep among wolves and teaches them to respond with prudence and faithfulness.
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Siehe, ich sende euch wie Schafe mitten unter die Wölfe; darum seid klug wie die Schlangen und ohne Falsch wie die Tauben.
He aquí, yo os envío como a ovejas en medio de lobos: sed pues prudentes como serpientes, y sencillos como palomas.
Voici, je vous envoie comme des brebis au milieu des loups. Soyez donc prudents comme les serpents, et simples comme les colombes.
Ecco, io vi mando come pecore in mezzo de’ lupi; siate dunque prudenti come serpenti, e semplici come colombe.
Eis que vos envio como ovelhas ao meio de lobos; portanto, sede prudentes como as serpentes e inofensivos como as pombas.
「看哪!我差你們出去,如同羊進入狼群,所以你們要機警如蛇,純真如鴿。
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