Luke 10:3
Luke 10:3 in Multiple Translations
Go! I am sending you out like lambs among wolves.
Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves.
Go your ways; behold, I send you forth as lambs in the midst of wolves.
Go on your way: see, I send you out like lambs among wolves.
So get on your way: I'm sending you like sheep among wolves.
Goe your wayes: beholde, I send you foorth as lambes among wolues.
'Go away; lo, I send you forth as lambs in the midst of wolves;
Go your ways. Behold, I send you out as lambs among wolves.
Go: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves.
Go: Behold I send you as lambs among wolves.
Start going; but remember that I am sending you (pl) out to tell my message to people who will try to get rid of you. You will be like lambs among wolves.
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Greek Word Reference — Luke 10:3
Study Notes — Luke 10:3
- Context
- Cross References
- Luke 10:3 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Luke 10:3
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Luke 10:3
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Luke 10:3
- Trapp's Commentary on Luke 10:3
- Ellicott's Commentary on Luke 10:3
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Luke 10:3
- Cambridge Bible on Luke 10:3
- Barnes' Notes on Luke 10:3
- Whedon's Commentary on Luke 10:3
- Sermons on Luke 10:3
Context — Jesus Sends the Seventy-Two
3Go! I am sending you out like lambs among wolves.
4Carry no purse or bag or sandals. Do not greet anyone along the road. 5Whatever house you enter, begin by saying, ‘Peace to this house.’Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Matthew 10:16 | Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. |
| 2 | Acts 20:29 | I know that after my departure, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock. |
| 3 | Ezekiel 2:3–6 | “Son of man,” He said to me, “I am sending you to the Israelites, to a rebellious nation that has rebelled against Me. To this very day they and their fathers have rebelled against Me. They are obstinate and stubborn children. I am sending you to them, and you are to say to them, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says.’ And whether they listen or refuse to listen—for they are a rebellious house—they will know that a prophet has been among them. But you, son of man, do not be afraid of them or their words. Do not be afraid, though briers and thorns surround you, and you dwell among scorpions. Do not be afraid of their words or dismayed by their presence, though they are a rebellious house. |
| 4 | Matthew 10:22 | You will be hated by everyone because of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved. |
| 5 | John 15:20 | Remember the word that I spoke to you: ‘No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you as well; if they kept My word, they will keep yours as well. |
| 6 | Matthew 7:15 | Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. |
| 7 | John 16:2 | They will put you out of the synagogues. In fact, a time is coming when anyone who kills you will think he is offering a service to God. |
| 8 | Zephaniah 3:3 | Her princes are roaring lions; her judges are evening wolves, leaving nothing for the morning. |
| 9 | John 10:12 | The hired hand is not the shepherd, and the sheep are not his own. When he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf pounces on them and scatters the flock. |
| 10 | Psalms 22:12–16 | Many bulls surround me; strong bulls of Bashan encircle me. They open their jaws against me like lions that roar and maul. I am poured out like water, and all my bones are disjointed. My heart is like wax; it melts away within me. My strength is dried up like a potsherd, and my tongue sticks to the roof of my mouth. You lay me in the dust of death. For dogs surround me; a band of evil men encircles me; they have pierced my hands and feet. |
Luke 10:3 Summary
In Luke 10:3, Jesus tells His disciples that He is sending them out like lambs among wolves, which means they will be vulnerable and may face opposition as they share the Gospel with others. This is a reminder that as followers of Jesus, we can expect to face challenges and dangers, but we can also trust in His power and provision to guide and protect us (Psalm 23:4, Romans 8:28-30). Just like a lamb trusts in the care of its shepherd, we can trust in Jesus to be with us always, even in difficult circumstances. As we seek to follow Jesus and share His message with others, we can remember that our strength comes not from ourselves, but from God, and that He will give us the courage and wisdom we need to face whatever challenges come our way (2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Matthew 10:16).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be sent out like lambs among wolves?
This phrase, found in Luke 10:3, means that as followers of Jesus, we are being sent into a world that can be hostile and oppositional to our message, much like a lamb would be vulnerable among wolves, as seen in Matthew 10:16 where Jesus also uses this analogy to describe the challenges His disciples would face.
Why would Jesus send out His disciples in such a vulnerable state?
Jesus sends out His disciples in a state of vulnerability to trust in His power and provision, as seen in Luke 10:3, and to demonstrate that our strength comes not from ourselves, but from God, as stated in 2 Corinthians 12:9-10.
How can we apply this verse to our own lives as Christians?
As Christians, we can apply Luke 10:3 to our own lives by recognizing that we are also sent out by Jesus into a world that may be hostile to our message, and trusting in His power and provision to guide and protect us, as promised in Psalm 23:4 and Romans 8:28-30.
What is the significance of Jesus using the metaphor of lambs and wolves?
The metaphor of lambs and wolves in Luke 10:3 highlights the contrast between the gentleness and vulnerability of lambs, and the ferocity and danger of wolves, emphasizing the challenges and dangers that Jesus' disciples would face as they went out to spread the Gospel, as also seen in John 15:18-20.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I am being sent out 'like a lamb among wolves' in my own life, and how can I trust in Jesus' power and provision in those situations?
- How can I demonstrate the gentleness and vulnerability of a lamb, while still being courageous and bold in sharing the Gospel with others?
- What are some potential 'wolves' that I may face as I seek to follow Jesus and share His message with others, and how can I prepare myself to face those challenges?
- In what ways can I trust in Jesus' promise to be with me always, even in the midst of challenging or hostile circumstances, as stated in Matthew 28:20?
- How can I balance the need to be wise and discerning, as seen in Matthew 10:16, with the need to be bold and courageous in sharing the Gospel with others?
Gill's Exposition on Luke 10:3
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Luke 10:3
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Luke 10:3
Trapp's Commentary on Luke 10:3
Ellicott's Commentary on Luke 10:3
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Luke 10:3
Cambridge Bible on Luke 10:3
Barnes' Notes on Luke 10:3
Whedon's Commentary on Luke 10:3
Sermons on Luke 10:3
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Taken by Violence by G.W. North | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the urgency and importance of spreading the gospel. He highlights the example of Jesus sending out his disciples as lambs among wolves, inst |
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How to Get on Fire for God by Ray Comfort | In this sermon, the preacher discusses three keys to getting on fire for God. The first key is faith, which is described as believing in the promises of God and finding joy and pea |
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(Biographies) Adoniram Judson by John Piper | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of guarding the deposit of the gospel with fences. He warns against the consequences of not protecting the truth of the gospel |
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Freedom From Fear and Worry by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the theme of freedom from fear and worry. He begins by discussing the prediction made by Jesus about unprecedented fear in the last days. He |
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Road to Reality - Invest in the Harvest- Matt 7 by K.P. Yohannan | In this sermon, Brother K. P. Ohanan shares a powerful story from the mission field in India. He describes encountering a village where a man was possessed by hundreds of demons an |
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Abiding in His Word by Erlo Stegen | In this sermon, the speaker shares the story of a man named Shayser who was given a Bible while he was in prison. Despite the prison warden's warning that he could only have the Bi |
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(The Real Jesus) 4 How Jesus Served the Father by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of finishing the work that God has given us to do. He references John 17:4, where Jesus declares that he has glorified God on |







