Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Matthew 10:16 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Matthew 10:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 10 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Persecution Will Come
“Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. harmless: or, simple”
Matthew 10:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 10:16
Jesus' warning 'Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves' acknowledges the mission's danger—His followers enter hostile territory without defensive power. The instruction 'be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves' combines shrewd discernment with moral innocence. Wisdom protects against naive vulnerability; harmlessness prevents becoming like the opposition. This balance is essential for Christian witness in a hostile world.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 10:16
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“I send you out as lambs among wolves.”
“children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation”
“don't be children in thoughts”
“redeeming the time.”
“Jesus Christ”
“not as unwise”
“For I will give you a mouth and wisdom”
“vicious wolves will enter in among you”
“as the serpent deceived Eve in his craftiness”
“Abstain from all appearance of evil.”