Matthew 10:20

Because it is not you who say the words, but the Spirit of your Father in you.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you.

In Context

19But when you are given up into their hands, do not be troubled about what to say or how to say it: for in that hour what you are to say will be given to you;

21And brother will give up brother to death, and the father his child: and children will go against their fathers and mothers, and put them to death.

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Cross References

2 Samuel 23:2The spirit of the Lord had voice through me, his word was on my tongue.

Mark 12:36David himself said in the Holy Spirit, The Lord said to my Lord, Be seated at my right hand, till I put those who are against you under your feet.

Luke 12:12For the Holy Spirit will make clear to you in that very hour what to say.

Luke 21:15For I will give you words and wisdom, so that not one of those who are against you will be able to get the better of you, or to put you in the wrong.

Acts 4:8Then Peter, being full of the Holy Spirit, said to them, O you rulers of the people and men of authority,

Acts 7:55But he was full of the Holy Spirit, and looking up to heaven, he saw the glory of God and Jesus at the right hand of God.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 10:17-42

Instructions to the Apostles. 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. 19 But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak.… Read the whole commentary →

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