Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock.
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Bible References
Wolves
Zephaniah 3:3
Her princes within her are roaring lions; her judges are evening wolves; they leave not a bone till the morning.
Matthew 7:15
Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
Matthew 10:16
Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.
Luke 10:3
Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves.
John 10:12
But he that is a hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, sees the wolf coming, and leaves the sheep, and flees: and the wolf catches them, and scatters the sheep.
2 Peter 2:1
But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who shall secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.
Not
Jeremiah 13:20
Lift up your eyes, and behold them that come from the north: where is the flock that was given you, your beautiful flock?
Jeremiah 23:1
Woe be unto the shepherds that destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! says the LORD.
Ezekiel 34:2
Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel, prophesy, and say unto them, Thus says the Lord GOD unto the shepherds; Woe be to the shepherds of Israel that do feed themselves! should not the shepherds feed the flocks?
Zechariah 11:17
Woe to the worthless shepherd that leaves the flock! the sword shall be upon his arm, and upon his right eye: his arm shall be wholly dried up, and his right eye shall be utterly darkened.
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Philippians 1:24
Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.