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 (rulers) within her are roaring lions. Her judges are evening wolves. They leave nothing till the morning.
Matthew 7:15
Watch out for the false prophets. They are disguised as sheep. But in their hearts they are vicious wolves.
Matthew 10:16
I send you as sheep in the midst of wolves. Be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.
Luke 10:3
Go your way for I send you as lambs in the midst of wolves.
John 10:12
The hired man owns no sheep. He is not the shepherd. He sees the wolf coming and abandons the sheep. The wolf snatches them, and scatters them.
2 Peter 2:1
There arose false prophets among the people. There will be false teachers among you! They will privately bring in destructive heresies (contrary doctrines), denying even the Master who bought them. They bring 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? Where are your beautiful sheep?
Jeremiah 23:1
Woe to the shepherds who are destroying and scattering the sheep of my pasture! Says Jehovah.
Ezekiel 34:2
Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel. Prophesy to these shepherds. Tell them: 'The Lord Jehovah says: How horrible it will be for the shepherds of Israel who have been taking care of only themselves. Should shepherds take care of the sheep?
Zechariah 11:17
Woe to the worthless shepherd that leaves the flock! The sword will be upon his arm, and upon his right eye. His arm will be withered and dried up, and his right eye will be blind.
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Philippians 1:24
Yet to remain in the flesh is more needful for your sake.