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

^{17 Ref} But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to councils, and in their synagogues they will scourge you.

^{18 Ref} Yes, and you will be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony to them and to the Gentiles.