Matthew 10:19

Sheep among Wolves · Matthew 10:16–25
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Translations

Modern
But when they hand you over, do not worry about how to respond or what to say. In that hour you will be given what to say.
Traditional
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.
Literal
And when they may deliver you up, do not be anxious how or what you shall speak; for it will be given to you in that hour what you shall speak.
Latin
Cum autem tradent vos, nolite cogitare quomodo, aut quid loquamini: dabitur enim vobis in illa hora, quid loquamini:

Original

Greek
English
But when they hand you over, do not worry about how to respond or what to say. In that hour you will be given what to say.

Notes

Just as God gave Moses a spokesman in Aaron (Exodus 4:10–17), God would also give Jesus disciples the right words at the right time through the Spirit (John 14:26; Acts 4:8).

Jesus expands his ministry (see Matthew 4:23–9:34) by sending his disciples to other people in Israel (10:5–6). The instructions Jesus gives his disciples (10:5–42) emphasizes missionary work and the opposition and challenges they will encounter.

Events

Parallels

2 Timothy 1:3–12

Glossary

Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of Persecution Prophecy

Topics

Christian Minister: Character and Attributes of Christian Minister: Charge Delivered To Christian Minister: Responsibility of Christian Minister: Trials and Persecutions of Commandments: Precepts of Jesus--Explicitly Stated, or Implied in Didactic Discourse The Apostles: Instructed by the Spirit to Answer Adversaries