Matthew 10:16 Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the middle of wolves: be you therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. 1. The serpent hath a subtlety in his eye, a singular sharpness of sight. Get the serpent's eye, have a quick insight into the mysteries of religion. 2. The serpent hath a prudence and subtlety in his ear: will not be deluded by the voice of the charmer. 3. The serpent hath a chief care to defend his head; so we our head from error, Parallel Verses KJV: Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. |
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