Charles Spurgeon Commentary Matthew 10:16-17

"Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to councils, and in theirs synagogues they will scourge you;" — Matthew 10:16-17 (ASV)

Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be you therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. But beware of men:

"Do not trust yourselves with them."