¹⁵ You also must beware of him, for he strongly opposed our message.

⁸ As Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so these people, of corrupt mind and counterfeit faith, also oppose the truth.^(A)

² Beware of the dogs, beware of the evil workers, beware of those who mutilate the flesh!^[a](A)

Coming Persecutions

¹⁶ “I am sending you out like sheep into the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.^{(A) 17} Beware of them, for they will hand you over to councils and flog you in their synagogues,