But beware of men, for they will deliver you up to councils and scourge you in their synagogues.
Matthew 10:17
Surrounding context
10:16 "Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.
10:17 But beware of men, for they will deliver you up to councils and scourge you in their synagogues.
10:18 You will be brought before governors and kings for My sake, as a testimony to them and to the Gentiles.