Matthew 10:20

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

Douay-Rheims 1899

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 they shall deliver you up, take no thought how or what to speak: for it shall be given you in that hour what to speak.

21The brother also shall deliver up the brother to death, and the father the son: and the children shall rise up against their parents, and shall put them to death.

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Cross References

2 Samuel 23:2The spirit of the Lord hath spoken by me and his word by my tongue.

Mark 12:36For David himself saith by the Holy Ghost: The Lord said to my Lord, Sit on my right hand, until I make thy enemies thy footstool.

Luke 12:12For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what you must say.

Luke 21:15For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to resist and gainsay.

Acts 4:8Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said to them: Ye princes of the people, and ancients, hear:

Acts 7:55But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looking up steadfastly to heaven, saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God. And he said: Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on 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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