Matthew 10:20

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

Noyes Bible

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 deliver you up, be not anxious as to how or What ye shall speak; for it will be given you in that hour what ye shall speak.

21And brother will deliver up brother to death, and the father his child; and children will rise up against their parent, and put them to death;

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Cross References

Mark 12:36David himself said in the Holy Spirit, “The Lord said to my lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool.”

Luke 12:12for the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what ye ought to say.

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

Acts 4:8Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, Rulers of the people, and elders of Israel!

Acts 7:55But, being full of the Holy Spirit, he looked up earnestly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus 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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