Matthew 10:20

for it will not be you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father that speaks within you.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

19Whenever they betray you, do not be anxious as to how you will speak or what you will say, for what you will say will be given you at the moment;

21Brother will betray brother to death, and the father his child; and children will turn against their parents, and cause them to be put to death;

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Cross References

Mark 12:36David said himself, speaking under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit – ‘The Lord said to my lord: Sit at my right hand, until I put your enemies beneath your feet.’

Luke 12:12for the Holy Spirit will show you at the moment what you ought to say.”

Luke 21:15for I will myself give you words, and a wisdom which all your opponents together will be unable to resist or defy.

Acts 4:8Then, Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said, “Leaders of the people and elders,

Acts 7:55He, filled as he was with the Holy Spirit, fixed his eyes intently on the heavens, and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at God’s right hand.

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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