Matthew 10:20

but the Spirit of your Father that speaketh by you.

1770 John Worsley NT

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 take you up, be not sollicitous how, or what ye shall say; for ye shall be taught in that very instant what ye shall speak: for it is not you that speak,

21Brother shall betray his brother to death, and the father his child: and children shall rise up against their parents, and cause them to be put to death:

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Cross References

Mark 12:36for David himself said by the holy Spirit, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand till I make thine enemies thy footstool.

Luke 12:12for the holy Spirit shall teach you at that very time what ye ought to say.

Luke 21:15which all your adversaries shall not be able to contradict nor withstand.

Acts 4:8Then Peter filled with the holy Spirit said unto them, Ye rulers of the people,

Acts 7:55But he being full of the holy Spirit looked up stedfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at 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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