Wolves in Sheeps' Clothing

“Where’d We Get That Phrase” Department:
The term “wolf in sheep’s clothing” comes to us—surprise, surprise—from scripture, as do so many common sayings. When Jesus spoke the metaphor in Matthew 7:15, He was warning His followers not to be led astray. The exact quote (KJV): “Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.”