Discovery BoxMatthew 10:16 
ContextPersecution of Disciples
10:16 “I 1 am sending you out like sheep surrounded by wolves, 2 so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.
Matthew 10:28
Context10:28 Do 3 not be afraid of those who kill the body 4 but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the one who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. 5
Matthew 10:31
Context10:31 So do not be afraid; 6 you are more valuable than many sparrows.
1 tn Grk “Behold I.” The Greek word ἰδού (idou) has not been translated because it has no exact English equivalent here, but adds interest and emphasis (BDAG 468 s.v. 1).
2 sn This imagery of wolves is found in intertestamental Judaism; see Pss. Sol. 8:23, 30.
3 tn Here καί (kai) has not been translated.
4 sn Judaism had a similar exhortation in 4 Macc 13:14-15.
5 sn See the note on the word hell in 5:22.
6 sn Do not be afraid. One should respect and show reverence to God, but need not fear his tender care.
