Matthew 10:14-18

14 If they don't welcome you, quietly withdraw. Don't make a scene. Shrug your shoulders and be on your way.

15 You can be sure that on Judgment Day they'll be mighty sorry - but it's no concern of yours now.

16 "Stay alert. This is hazardous work I'm assigning you. You're going to be like sheep running through a wolf pack, so don't call attention to yourselves. Be as cunning as a snake, inoffensive as a dove.

17 "Don't be naive. Some people will impugn your motives, others will smear your reputation - just because you believe in me.

18 Don't be upset when they haul you before the civil authorities. Without knowing it, they've done you - and me - a favor, given you a platform for preaching the kingdom news!