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NASB | Matthew 10:16 ¶ "Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be shrewd as serpents and innocent as doves. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 10:16 ¶ "Listen carefully: I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; so be wise as serpents, and innocent as doves [have no self-serving agenda]. [Gen 3:1] |
Bible Question: Jesus talks to His disciples, and tells them he is sending them like lambs into a pack of wolves. Is that referring to those who don't believe in Him, like the Jews or the Hindu or the Buddhists? I have a few non-Christian friends... should I be trying to convert them or should I tolerate their religious freedom? |
Bible Answer: phruubeljiie Before you do anything settle this question do your frends have religious freedom or are they in bondage to sin? If you approach it like your taking their religious freedom your approaching it wrong. You need to understand Jesus will set them free. Clear up that question before you do anything EdB |