Matthew 10:20
New International Version
for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.

New Living Translation
For it is not you who will be speaking—it will be the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.

English Standard Version
For it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.

Berean Standard Bible
For it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.

Berean Literal Bible
for you are not those speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.

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

New King James Version
for it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you.

New American Standard Bible
For it is not you who are speaking, but it is the Spirit of your Father who is speaking in you.

NASB 1995
“For it is not you who speak, but it is the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you.

NASB 1977
“For it is not you who speak, but it is the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you.

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

Amplified Bible
for it is not you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.

Christian Standard Bible
because it isn’t you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father is speaking through you.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
because you are not speaking, but the Spirit of your Father is speaking through you.

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

Contemporary English Version
But you will not really be the one speaking. The Spirit from your Father will tell you what to say.

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Indeed, you're not the ones who will be speaking. The Spirit of your Father will be speaking through you.

Good News Translation
For the words you will speak will not be yours; they will come from the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.

International Standard Version
It won't be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.

Majority Standard Bible
For it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.

NET Bible
For it is not you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.

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

Webster's Bible Translation
For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you.

Weymouth New Testament
for it is not you who will speak: it will be the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.

World English Bible
For it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
for you are not the speakers, but the Spirit of your Father that is speaking in you.

Berean Literal Bible
for you are not those speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.

Young's Literal Translation
for ye are not the speakers, but the Spirit of your Father that is speaking in you.

Smith's Literal Translation
For ye yourselves are not speaking, but the spirit of your father speaking in you.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
For it is not you that speak, but the Spirit of your Father that speaketh in you.

Catholic Public Domain Version
For it is not you who will be speaking, but the Spirit of your Father, who will speak in you.

New American Bible
For it will not be you who speak but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.

New Revised Standard Version
for it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father, which speaks through you.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“For it will not be you speaking, but The Spirit of your Father speaking in you.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
for it is not you that speak, but it is the Spirit of your Father that speaks in you.

Godbey New Testament
For you are not those speaking, but the Spirit of your Father is speaking in you.

Haweis New Testament
for it is not you who are speaking, but the Spirit of your Father which is speaking in you.

Mace New Testament
for it is not properly you that speak, but the spirit of your father that speaketh by you.

Weymouth New Testament
for it is not you who will speak: it will be the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.

Worrell New Testament
for it is not ye that speak, but, the Spirit of your Father Who speaketh in you.

Worsley New Testament
but the Spirit of your Father that speaketh by you.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Sheep among Wolves
19But 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. 20For it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. 21Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; children will rise against their parents and have them put to death.…

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.

Luke 12:12
For at that time the Holy Spirit will teach you what you should say.”

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.

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

Isaiah 59:21
“As for Me, this is My covenant with them,” says the LORD. “My Spirit will not depart from you, and My words that I have put in your mouth will not depart from your mouth or from the mouths of your children and grandchildren, from now on and forevermore,” says the LORD.

Jeremiah 1:9
Then the LORD reached out His hand, touched my mouth, and said to me: “Behold, I have put My words in your mouth.

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.

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.

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

Acts 5:32
We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey Him.”

Acts 7:55
But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked intently into heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God.

Acts 13:9
Then Saul, who was also called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked directly at Elymas


Treasury of Scripture

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

but.

2 Samuel 23:2
The Spirit of the LORD spake by me, and his word was in my tongue.

Mark 12:36
For David himself said by the Holy Ghost, The LORD said to my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool.

Luke 11:13
If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?

your.

Matthew 6:32
(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.

Luke 12:30-32
For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things…

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Matthew 10
1. Jesus sends out his apostles, enabling them with power to do miracles;
5. giving them their charge, teaches them;
16. comforts them against persecutions;
40. and promises a blessing to those who receive them.














For it will not be you speaking
This phrase emphasizes the divine empowerment and guidance given to the disciples. The Greek word for "speaking" here is "λαλοῦντες" (lalountes), which implies not just the act of speaking but conveying a message with authority. Historically, this reflects the Jewish understanding of prophecy, where the prophet is a vessel for God's words. The disciples are reassured that their mission is not dependent on their own wisdom or eloquence but on divine inspiration.

but the Spirit of your Father
The "Spirit" refers to the Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity, who empowers and guides believers. The Greek word "πνεῦμα" (pneuma) is used, which can mean breath or wind, symbolizing life and power. The phrase "of your Father" underscores the intimate relationship between God and the disciples, highlighting that this guidance comes from a loving, paternal source. This reflects the Jewish tradition of God as a Father to His people, providing care and direction.

speaking through you
The phrase "speaking through you" indicates a partnership between the divine and human. The Greek preposition "ἐν" (en) suggests being within or among, emphasizing that the Holy Spirit dwells within the believer, enabling them to be conduits of God's message. This concept is rooted in the Old Testament, where prophets were often described as being filled with the Spirit to deliver God's word. It reassures believers that they are not alone in their mission; God is actively working through them to accomplish His purposes.

(20) It is not ye that speak.--The words are strong. Human thoughts and purposes seem as if utterly suppressed, and the inspiring agency alone is recognised. It would be obviously beside the drift of our Lord's discourse to make this promise of special aid in moments of special danger the groundwork of a theory of inspiration as affecting the written records of the work of the disciples.



Parallel Commentaries ...


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

it will not be
ἐστε (este)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

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

speaking,
λαλοῦντες (lalountes)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 2980: A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.

but
ἀλλὰ (alla)
Conjunction
Strong's 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.

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.

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

of
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

your
ὑμῶν (hymōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

Father
Πατρὸς (Patros)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3962: Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'.

speaking
λαλοῦν (laloun)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 2980: A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.

through
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.

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


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