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Matthew 10:16-25 Jesus Sends Out the Twelve

16 I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.

17 “Be on your guard against men; they will hand you over to the local councils and flog you in their synagogues.

18 On my account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles.

19 But when they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given what to say,

20 for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.

21 “Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; children will rebel against their parents and have them put to death.

22 All men will hate you because of me, but he who stands firm to the end will be saved.

23 When you are persecuted in one place, flee to another. I tell you the truth, you will not finish going through the cities of Israel before the Son of Man comes.

24 “A student is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master.

25 It is enough for the student to be like his teacher, and the servant like his master. If the head of the house has been called Beelzebub, how much more the members of his household!

Cross References for Matthew 10:16-25

Genesis 3:1 - The Fall of Man Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God had m... Click to read the verse Genesis 3:1 Click to read the verse Genesis 3:1

2 Corinthians 11:14 - And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:14 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:14

2 Corinthians 11:3 - But I am afraid that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may somehow ... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:3 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:3

Genesis 3:13 - Then the Lord God said to the woman, “What is this you have done?” The woman said, “The serpent... Click to read the verse Genesis 3:13 Click to read the verse Genesis 3:13

Genesis 37:13 - and Israel said to Joseph, “As you know, your brothers are grazing the flocks near Shechem. Com... Click to read the verse Genesis 37:13 Click to read the verse Genesis 37:13

Colossians 4:5 - Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Click to read the verse Colossians 4:5 Click to read the verse Colossians 4:5

Ephesians 5:15 - Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:15 Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:15

Genesis 8:8 - Then he sent out a dove to see if the water had receded from the surface of the ground. Click to read the verse Genesis 8:8 Click to read the verse Genesis 8:8

Song of Songs 2:14 - Lover My dove in the clefts of the rock, in the hiding places on the mountainside, show me your... Click to read the verse Song of Songs 2:14 Click to read the verse Song of Songs 2:14

Joshua 7:2 - Now Joshua sent men from Jericho to Ai, which is near Beth Aven to the east of Bethel, and told... Click to read the verse Joshua 7:2 Click to read the verse Joshua 7:2

Acts 9:13 - “Lord,” Ananias answered, “I have heard many reports about this man and all the harm he has don... Click to read the verse Acts 9:13 Click to read the verse Acts 9:13

1 Thessalonians 2:10 - You are witnesses, and so is God, of how holy, righteous and blameless we were among you who be... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:10 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:10

2 Corinthians 1:12 - Paul’s Change of Plans Now this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted o... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:12 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:12

1 Thessalonians 5:22 - Avoid every kind of evil. Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:22 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:22

1 Samuel 25:36 - When Abigail went to Nabal, he was in the house holding a banquet like that of a king. He was i... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 25:36 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 25:36

Esther 5:1 - Esther’s Request to the King On the third day Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the in... Click to read the verse Esther 5:1 Click to read the verse Esther 5:1

Genesis 23:17 - So Ephron’s field in Machpelah near Mamre—both the field and the cave in it, and all the trees ... Click to read the verse Genesis 23:17 Click to read the verse Genesis 23:17

Proverbs 13:16 - Every prudent man acts out of knowledge, but a fool exposes his folly. Click to read the verse Proverbs 13:16 Click to read the verse Proverbs 13:16

Micah 7:5 - Do not trust a neighbor; put no confidence in a friend. Even with her who lies in your embrace ... Click to read the verse Micah 7:5 Click to read the verse Micah 7:5

Matthew 24:45 - “Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of the servants i... Click to read the verse Matthew 24:45 Click to read the verse Matthew 24:45

Genesis 32:8 - He thought, “If Esau comes and attacks one group, the group that is left may escape.” Click to read the verse Genesis 32:8 Click to read the verse Genesis 32:8

Genesis 32:7 - In great fear and distress Jacob divided the people who were with him into two groups, and the ... Click to read the verse Genesis 32:7 Click to read the verse Genesis 32:7

Genesis 32:16 - He put them in the care of his servants, each herd by itself, and said to his servants, “Go ahe... Click to read the verse Genesis 32:16 Click to read the verse Genesis 32:16

1 Samuel 16:2 - But Samuel said, “How can I go? Saul will hear about it and kill me.” The Lord said, “Take a he... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 16:2 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 16:2

Philippians 2:15 - so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depra... Click to read the verse Philippians 2:15 Click to read the verse Philippians 2:15

1 Samuel 26:4 - he sent out scouts and learned that Saul had definitely arrived. Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 26:4 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 26:4

Joshua 2:1 - Rahab and the Spies Then Joshua son of Nun secretly sent two spies from Shittim. “Go, look over... Click to read the verse Joshua 2:1 Click to read the verse Joshua 2:1

John 20:21 - Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” Click to read the verse John 20:21 Click to read the verse John 20:21

Genesis 44:2 - Then put my cup, the silver one, in the mouth of the youngest one’s sack, along with the silver... Click to read the verse Genesis 44:2 Click to read the verse Genesis 44:2

Genesis 49:27 - “Benjamin is a ravenous wolf; in the morning he devours the prey, in the evening he divides the... Click to read the verse Genesis 49:27 Click to read the verse Genesis 49:27

Acts 20:29 - I know that after I leave, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock. Click to read the verse Acts 20:29 Click to read the verse Acts 20:29

Luke 21:15 - For I will give you words and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or co... Click to read the verse Luke 21:15 Click to read the verse Luke 21:15

Deuteronomy 20:3 - He shall say: “Hear, O Israel, today you are going into battle against your enemies. Do not be ... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 20:3 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 20:3

Galatians 2:2 - I went in response to a revelation and set before them the gospel that I preach among the Genti... Click to read the verse Galatians 2:2 Click to read the verse Galatians 2:2

Nehemiah 2:12 - I set out during the night with a few men. I had not told anyone what my God had put in my hear... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 2:12 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 2:12

Leviticus 5:7 - “‘If he cannot afford a lamb, he is to bring two doves or two young pigeons to the Lord as a pe... Click to read the verse Leviticus 5:7 Click to read the verse Leviticus 5:7

John 8:6 - They were using this question as a trap, in order to have a basis for accusing him. But Jesus b... Click to read the verse John 8:6 Click to read the verse John 8:6

John 17:11 - I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. ... Click to read the verse John 17:11 Click to read the verse John 17:11

Ezekiel 2:4 - The people to whom I am sending you are obstinate and stubborn. Say to them, ‘This is what the ... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 2:4 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 2:4

Acts 16:37 - But Paul said to the officers: “They beat us publicly without a trial, even though we are Roman... Click to read the verse Acts 16:37 Click to read the verse Acts 16:37

Joshua 8:5 - I and all those with me will advance on the city, and when the men come out against us, as they... Click to read the verse Joshua 8:5 Click to read the verse Joshua 8:5

Joshua 9:4 - they resorted to a ruse: They went as a delegation whose donkeys were loaded with worn-out sack... Click to read the verse Joshua 9:4 Click to read the verse Joshua 9:4

Colossians 1:9 - For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and aski... Click to read the verse Colossians 1:9 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:9

2 Kings 9:3 - Then take the flask and pour the oil on his head and declare, ‘This is what the Lord says: I an... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 9:3 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 9:3

2 Samuel 15:11 - Two hundred men from Jerusalem had accompanied Absalom. They had been invited as guests and wen... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 15:11 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 15:11

1 Samuel 18:5 - Whatever Saul sent him to do, David did it so successfully that Saul gave him a high rank in th... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 18:5 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 18:5

2 Samuel 2:6 - May the Lord now show you kindness and faithfulness, and I too will show you the same favor bec... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 2:6 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 2:6

Romans 16:18-19 - For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and fl... Click to read the verse Romans 16:18-19 Click to read the verse Romans 16:18-19

2 Samuel 15:34 - But if you return to the city and say to Absalom, ‘I will be your servant, O king; I was your f... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 15:34 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 15:34

2 Samuel 17:22 - So David and all the people with him set out and crossed the Jordan. By daybreak, no one was le... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 17:22 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 17:22

Song of Songs 2:2 - Lover Like a lily among thorns is my darling among the maidens. Click to read the verse Song of Songs 2:2 Click to read the verse Song of Songs 2:2

Ecclesiastes 10:10 - If the ax is dull and its edge unsharpened, more strength is needed but skill will bring success. Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 10:10 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 10:10

Romans 16:19 - Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I am full of joy over you; but I want you to be wis... Click to read the verse Romans 16:19 Click to read the verse Romans 16:19

1 Corinthians 14:20 - Brothers, stop thinking like children. In regard to evil be infants, but in your thinking be ad... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:20 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:20

2 Chronicles 23:2 - They went throughout Judah and gathered the Levites and the heads of Israelite families from al... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 23:2 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 23:2

Ezra 4:3 - But Zerubbabel, Jeshua and the rest of the heads of the families of Israel answered, “You have ... Click to read the verse Ezra 4:3 Click to read the verse Ezra 4:3

Nehemiah 6:3 - so I sent messengers to them with this reply: “I am carrying on a great project and cannot go d... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 6:3 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 6:3

Nehemiah 4:13 - Therefore I stationed some of the people behind the lowest points of the wall at the exposed pl... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 4:13 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 4:13

Nehemiah 7:3 - I said to them, “The gates of Jerusalem are not to be opened until the sun is hot. While the ga... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 7:3 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 7:3

Esther 2:10 - Esther had not revealed her nationality and family background, because Mordecai had forbidden h... Click to read the verse Esther 2:10 Click to read the verse Esther 2:10

Matthew 22:22 - When they heard this, they were amazed. So they left him and went away. Click to read the verse Matthew 22:22 Click to read the verse Matthew 22:22

Proverbs 16:20 - Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is he who trusts in the Lord. Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:20 Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:20

John 10:12 - The hired hand is not the shepherd who owns the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he aban... Click to read the verse John 10:12 Click to read the verse John 10:12

Psalms 74:19 - Do not hand over the life of your dove to wild beasts; do not forget the lives of your afflicte... Click to read the verse Psalms 74:19 Click to read the verse Psalms 74:19

Psalms 120:6 - Too long have I lived among those who hate peace. Click to read the verse Psalms 120:6 Click to read the verse Psalms 120:6

Ephesians 5:15-17 - Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:15-17 Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:15-17

Habakkuk 1:3 - Why do you make me look at injustice? Why do you tolerate wrong? Destruction and violence are b... Click to read the verse Habakkuk 1:3 Click to read the verse Habakkuk 1:3

Jeremiah 36:14 - all the officials sent Jehudi son of Nethaniah, the son of Shelemiah, the son of Cushi, to say ... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 36:14 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 36:14

Acts 23:6 - Then Paul, knowing that some of them were Sadducees and the others Pharisees, called out in the... Click to read the verse Acts 23:6 Click to read the verse Acts 23:6

Matthew 21:24 - Jesus replied, “I will also ask you one question. If you answer me, I will tell you by what aut... Click to read the verse Matthew 21:24 Click to read the verse Matthew 21:24

Acts 23:17 - Then Paul called one of the centurions and said, “Take this young man to the commander; he has ... Click to read the verse Acts 23:17 Click to read the verse Acts 23:17

2 Corinthians 8:20 - We want to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this liberal gift. Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 8:20 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 8:20

Luke 10:3 - Go! I am sending you out like lambs among wolves. Click to read the verse Luke 10:3 Click to read the verse Luke 10:3

John 7:10 - However, after his brothers had left for the Feast, he went also, not publicly, but in secret. Click to read the verse John 7:10 Click to read the verse John 7:10