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Matthew 10:20 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Matthew 10:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 10 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you.”
Matthew 10:20 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 10:20
Jesus explains the source: 'For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you' (ου γαρ υμεις εστε οι λαλουντες αλλα το πνευμα του πατρος υμων το λαλουν εν υμιν). The Holy Spirit empowers witness, not human eloquence or preparation. 'Spirit of your Father' emphasizes intimate relationship—the Spirit belongs to the Father who is your Father. This familial language comforts: you're not alone facing hostile courts; your Father's Spirit speaks through you. 'In you' (εν υμιν) indicates indwelling presence. This anticipates Pentecost (Acts 2) when the Spirit would perma...
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Cross-References for Matthew 10:20
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“And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by which he spake.”
“For I will give you a mouth and wisdom”
“The Spirit of the LORD spake by me”
“being moved by the Holy Spirit.”
“and began to speak with other languages”
“filled with the Holy Spirit”
“but is powerful in you.”
“being full of the Holy Spirit”
“'The Lord said to my Lord”