Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock.
General references
Bible References
Wolves
Zephaniah 3:3
Its national officials are roaring lions; its judges are like wolves of the night that don't leave the bones for the morning.
Matthew 7:15
"Beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are savage wolves.
Matthew 10:16
"Pay attention, now! I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. So be as cunning as serpents and as innocent as doves.
Luke 10:3
Get going! See, I am sending you out like lambs among wolves.
John 10:12
The hired worker, who isn't the shepherd and doesn't own the sheep, sees the wolf coming, deserts the sheep, and runs away. So the wolf snatches them and scatters them,
2 Peter 2:1
Now there were false prophets among the people, just as there also will be false teachers among you, who will secretly introduce destructive heresies and even deny the Master who bought them, bringing swift destruction on themselves.
Not
Jeremiah 13:20
"Look up and see those who are coming from the north. Where is the flock that was given to you your beautiful sheep?
Jeremiah 23:1
"How terrible for the shepherds who are destroying and scattering the sheep of my pasture!" declares the LORD.
Ezekiel 34:2
"Son of Man, prophesy against Israel's shepherds. Tell those shepherds, "This is what the Lord GOD says:
Zechariah 11:17
"Woe to the worthless shepherd, who deserts the flock! May the sword strike his arm and his right eye. May his arm wither and his right eye be completely blind."
General references
Philippians 1:24
But for your sake it is better that I remain alive.