^{16 Ref} "Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.

^{16 Ref} See, I send you out as sheep among wolves. Be then as wise as snakes, and as gentle as doves.

^{16 Ref} Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.