Matthew 10:19
But when they deliver you up, take not thought how or what ye shall speak; for it shall be given you in that hour what ye shall speak.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
20For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father that speaks in you.
Cross References
Matthew 6:31Take not thought therefore, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewith shall we be clothed?
Mark 13:11But when they lead you away to deliver you up, take not thought beforehand what ye shall speak nor premeditate; but whatever shall be given you in that hour, that speak; for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Spirit.
Luke 21:12And before all these, they will lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up into synagogues and prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name's sake.
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 →