Matthew 10:16
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King James Version (modern wording)
Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be all of you therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.
Matthew 10:16 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.
Matthew 10:16 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.
Matthew 10:16 (BSB)
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What does Matthew 10:16 say?
Matthew 10:16 in modern King James wording reads: "Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be all of you therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves."
Where is Matthew 10:16 found in the Bible?
Matthew 10:16 is verse 16 of chapter 10 of the book of Matthew, in the New Testament. Matthew has 28 chapters.
Which translations of Matthew 10:16 can I read here?
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