Matthew 10:16-18 Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: Therefore be wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.

TKJU⁽ⁱ⁾ ¹⁶ Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: Therefore be wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. ¹⁷ But beware of men: For they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues; ¹⁸ and you shall be brought before governors and kings for My sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles.