Matthew 10:20

For it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you.

World English 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, don’t be anxious how or what you will say, for it will be given you in that hour what you will say.

21“Brother will deliver up brother to death, and the father his child. Children will rise up against parents and cause them to be put to death.

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Cross References

2 Samuel 23:2“The LORD’s Spirit spoke by me. His word was on my tongue.

Mark 12:36For David himself said in the Holy Spirit, ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies the footstool of your feet.”’

Luke 12:12for the Holy Spirit will teach you in that same hour what you must say.”

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

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

Acts 7:55But he, being full of the Holy Spirit, looked up steadfastly 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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