Matthew 10:16 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

Behold. Figure of speech Asterismos (App-6), for emphasis.

sheep... wolves. No Art., for all sheep are not in the midst of wolves.

be ye. become ye.

serpents... doves. With Art., because all serpents are prudent, and all doves harmless.

harmless. guileless.

Matthew 10:16

16 Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmlessc as doves.