Matthew 10:17 in the World English Bible
But beware of men, for they will deliver you up to councils, and in their synagogues they will scourge you.
Context
16 Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.
17 But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues;
18 And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles.