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 in the midst of her are roaring lions. Her judges are evening wolves. They leave nothing until the next day.
Matthew 7:15
"Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly are ravening wolves.
Matthew 10:16
"Look, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.
Luke 10:3
Go your way. Look, I send you out as lambs among wolves.
John 10:12
He who is a hired hand and not a shepherd, who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and runs away; and the wolf snatches them and scatters them.
2 Peter 2:1
But false prophets also arose among the people, as false teachers will also be among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, denying even the Master who bought them, bringing on themselves swift destruction.
Not
Jeremiah 13:20
"Lift up your eyes, and see those who come from the north: where is the flock that was given you, your beautiful flock?
Jeremiah 23:1
"Woe to the shepherds who 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 tell them, even to the shepherds, 'Thus says the Lord GOD: "Woe to the shepherds of Israel who feed themselves. Shouldn't the shepherds feed the sheep?
Zechariah 11:17
Woe to the worthless shepherd who leaves the flock. The sword will be on his arm, and on his right eye. His arm will be completely withered, and his right eye will be totally blinded."
General references
Philippians 1:24
Yet, to remain in the flesh is more needful for your sake.