Matthew 10:17 in the King James Version
But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues;
Context
16 “Behold, I send you out as sheep among wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.
17 But beware of men, for they will deliver you up to councils, and in their synagogues they will scourge you.
18 Yes, and you will be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony to them and to the nations.