Matthew 10:16
King James Version (public domain)
Traditionally attributed to Matthew · 1st century AD · One of the twelve apostles of Jesus; tax collector by trade
Matthew 10:16 in the King James Version reads:
16Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.
What it says
Jesus commissions the twelve apostles with healing power, sends them to Israel with instructions on ministry and persecution, and promises rewards to those who receive them.
Where it is
Matthew 10:16 appears in Matthew chapter 10 of the King James Version. You can also open the single-verse page for Matthew 10:16.
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