Luke 12:12
New International Version
for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you should say.”

New Living Translation
for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what needs to be said.”

English Standard Version
for the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say.”

Berean Standard Bible
For at that time the Holy Spirit will teach you what you should say.”

Berean Literal Bible
For the Holy Spirit will teach you in the same hour what it behooves you to say."

King James Bible
For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what ye ought to say.

New King James Version
For the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say.”

New American Standard Bible
for the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say.”

NASB 1995
for the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say.”

NASB 1977
for the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say.”

Legacy Standard Bible
for the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say.”

Amplified Bible
for the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say.”

Christian Standard Bible
For the Holy Spirit will teach you at that very hour what must be said.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
For the Holy Spirit will teach you at that very hour what must be said.”

American Standard Version
for the Holy Spirit shall teach you in that very hour what ye ought to say.

Contemporary English Version
At that time the Holy Spirit will tell you what to say.

English Revised Version
for the Holy Spirit shall teach you in that very hour what ye ought to say.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
At that time the Holy Spirit will teach you what you must say."

Good News Translation
For the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you should say."

International Standard Version
because at that time the Holy Spirit will teach you what you are to say."

Majority Standard Bible
For at that time the Holy Spirit will teach you what you should say.”

NET Bible
for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that moment what you must say."

New Heart English Bible
for the Holy Spirit will teach you in that same hour what you must say."

Webster's Bible Translation
For the Holy Spirit will teach you in the same hour what ye ought to say.

Weymouth New Testament
for the Holy Spirit shall teach you at that very moment what you must say."

World English Bible
for the Holy Spirit will teach you in that same hour what you must say.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
for the Holy Spirit will teach you in that hour what [you] should say.”

Berean Literal Bible
For the Holy Spirit will teach you in the same hour what it behooves you to say."

Young's Literal Translation
for the Holy Spirit shall teach you in that hour what it behoveth you to say.'

Smith's Literal Translation
For the Holy Spirit will teach you in that hour what ye must say.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what you must say.

Catholic Public Domain Version
For the Holy Spirit will teach you, in the same hour, what you must say.”

New American Bible
For the holy Spirit will teach you at that moment what you should say.”

New Revised Standard Version
for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that very hour what you ought to say.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For the Holy Spirit will teach you at that very hour what you ought to say.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“For The Spirit of Holiness shall teach you in that hour what it is necessary for you to say.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
for the Holy Spirit shall teach you in that hour what you ought to say.

Godbey New Testament
for the Holy Spirit will teach you in that hour the things which it behooveth you to speak.

Haweis New Testament
for the Holy Ghost will teach you at that very hour what ye ought to say.

Mace New Testament
for the holy spirit shall instruct you on the very occasion, what is proper to be said.

Weymouth New Testament
for the Holy Spirit shall teach you at that very moment what you must say."

Worrell New Testament
for the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what ye ought to say."

Worsley New Testament
for the holy Spirit shall teach you at that very time what ye ought to say.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Confessing Christ
11When you are brought before synagogues, rulers, and authorities, do not worry about how to defend yourselves or what to say. 12For at that time the Holy Spirit will teach you what you should say.” 13Someone in the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.”…

Cross References
John 14:26
But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you.

Matthew 10:19-20
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. / For it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.

Mark 13:11
But when they arrest you and hand you over, do not worry beforehand what to say. Instead, speak whatever you are given at that time, for it will not be you speaking, but the Holy Spirit.

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

Acts 6:10
but they could not stand up to his wisdom or the Spirit by whom he spoke.

1 Corinthians 2:13
And this is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom, but in words taught by the Spirit, expressing spiritual truths in spiritual words.

John 16:13
However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come.

Acts 2:4
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.

1 John 2:27
And as for you, the anointing you received from Him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But just as His true and genuine anointing teaches you about all things, so remain in Him as you have been taught.

Isaiah 11:2
The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD.

Exodus 4:12
Now go! I will help you as you speak, and I will teach you what to say.”

Jeremiah 1:7-9
But the LORD told me: “Do not say, ‘I am only a child.’ For to everyone I send you, you must go, and all that I command you, you must speak. / Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD. / Then the LORD reached out His hand, touched my mouth, and said to me: “Behold, I have put My words in your mouth.

Micah 3:8
As for me, however, I am filled with power by the Spirit of the LORD, with justice and courage, to declare to Jacob his transgression and to Israel his sin.

2 Samuel 23:2
The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me; His word was on my tongue.

Ezekiel 3:27
But when I speak with you, I will open your mouth, and you are to tell them, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says.’ Whoever listens, let him listen; and whoever refuses, let him refuse, for they are a rebellious house.


Treasury of Scripture

For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what you ought to say.

Luke 21:15
For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.

Exodus 4:11
And the LORD said unto him, Who hath made man's mouth? or who maketh the dumb, or deaf, or the seeing, or the blind? have not I the LORD?

Acts 4:8
Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel,

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Luke 12
1. Jesus preaches to his apostles to avoid hypocrisy
13. and warns against covetousness, by the parable of the man who set up greater barns.
22. We must not worry about earthly things,
31. but seek the kingdom of God;
33. give alms;
35. be ready at a knock to open to our Lord whensoever he comes.
41. Jesus' disciples are to see to their charges,
49. and look for persecution.
54. The people must take this time of grace;
57. because it is a fearful thing to die without reconciliation.














For at that time
This phrase indicates a specific moment or situation, often one of trial or challenge. In the context of Luke 12, Jesus is preparing His disciples for times when they will face persecution or need to defend their faith. The Greek word used here, "ἐν αὐτῇ τῇ ὥρᾳ" (en autē tē hōra), emphasizes immediacy and divine timing. It reassures believers that God’s provision is timely and perfectly aligned with their needs.

the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit, or "τὸ Πνεῦμα τὸ Ἅγιον" (to Pneuma to Hagion) in Greek, is the third person of the Trinity, co-equal with the Father and the Son. The Holy Spirit's role is multifaceted, including comforter, advocate, and teacher. In this verse, the emphasis is on the Spirit's role as a divine instructor, guiding believers in truth and wisdom. Historically, the Holy Spirit's presence was a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, such as those found in Joel 2:28-29, where God promises to pour out His Spirit on all people.

will teach you
The Greek verb "διδάξει" (didaxei) means to instruct or impart knowledge. This teaching is not merely academic but deeply spiritual, equipping believers with the words and wisdom needed in critical moments. The Holy Spirit's teaching is personal and direct, ensuring that believers are never alone or unprepared. This promise is a source of great comfort, as it assures Christians that divine guidance is always available.

what you should say
This phrase underscores the practical and immediate nature of the Holy Spirit's guidance. The Greek "τί δεῖ εἰπεῖν" (ti dei eipein) suggests not only the content of speech but also the necessity and appropriateness of the words. In moments of persecution or testimony, believers can trust that the Holy Spirit will provide the exact words needed to glorify God and bear witness to the truth. This divine provision reflects the broader biblical theme of God equipping His people for every good work, as seen in 2 Timothy 3:17.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
For
γὰρ (gar)
Conjunction
Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.

at
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

that
αὐτῇ (autē)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Feminine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

time
ὥρᾳ (hōra)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 5610: Apparently a primary word; an 'hour'.

the
τὸ (to)
Article - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

Holy
Ἅγιον (Hagion)
Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 40: Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.

Spirit
Πνεῦμα (Pneuma)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4151: Wind, breath, spirit.

will teach
διδάξει (didaxei)
Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1321: To teach, direct, admonish. A prolonged form of a primary verb dao; to teach.

you
ὑμᾶς (hymas)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

what
(ha)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that.

you should
δεῖ (dei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1163: Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary.

say.”
εἰπεῖν (eipein)
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active
Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.


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