Hilary of Poitiers, on Matt 10:16

“Behold I send you as sheep in the midst of wolves. Be ye therefore wise as serpents and simple as doves.”

“He first attempted the softer sex, allured her by hope, and promised a share of immortality. Do you in like manner seize every opportunity, look well into each man’s nature and inclination, use wisdom of speech, reveal hope of good things to come; that what he promised falsely we may preach truly according to God’s promise, that they that believe shall be like to the Angels.”

Imported from an open dataset — not yet checked against the printed edition.