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# Connecting Statement:
Jesus continues to instruct his disciples. Here he begins to tell them about the persecution they will endure when they go out to preach.
# See, I send
The word "See" here adds emphasis to what follows. Alternate translation: "Look, I send" or "Listen, I send" or "Pay attention to what I am about to tell you. I send"
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# as sheep in the midst of wolves
Sheep are defenseless animals that wolves often attack. Jesus is stating that people may harm the disciples. Alternate translation: "as sheep among people who are like dangerous wolves" or "as sheep among people who act the way dangerous animals act" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-simile]])
Sheep are defenseless animals that wolves often attack. Jesus is stating that people may harm the disciples. Alternate translation: "as sheep among people who are like dangerous wolves" or "as sheep among people who act the way dangerous animals act"
# be as wise as serpents and innocent as doves
Jesus is telling the disciples they must be cautious and harmless among the people. If comparing the disciples to serpents or doves is confusing, it might be better not to state the similes. Alternate translation: "act with understanding and caution, as well as with innocence and virtue" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-simile]])
Jesus is telling the disciples they must be cautious and harmless among the people. Alternate translation: "act with understanding and caution, as well as with innocence and virtue"