Matthew 10:19
New International Version
But when they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given what to say,

New Living Translation
When you are arrested, don’t worry about how to respond or what to say. God will give you the right words at the right time.

English Standard Version
When they deliver you over, do not be anxious how you are to speak or what you are to say, for what you are to say will be given to you in that hour.

Berean Standard Bible
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.

Berean Literal Bible
And when they deliver you up, do not be anxious how or what you should speak; for in that hour you will be given what you should say,

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
But when they deliver you up, do not worry about how or what you should speak. For it will be given to you in that hour what you should speak;

New American Standard Bible
But when they hand you over, do not worry about how or what you are to say; for what you are to say will be given you in that hour.

NASB 1995
“But when they hand you over, do not worry about how or what you are to say; for it will be given you in that hour what you are to say.

NASB 1977
“But when they deliver you up, do not become anxious about how or what you will speak; for it shall be given you in that hour what you are to speak.

Legacy Standard Bible
But when they deliver you over, do not worry about how or what you are to say; for it will be given to you in that hour what you are to say.

Amplified Bible
But when they hand you over, do not worry about how or what you are to say; for what you are to say will be given you within that [very] hour;

Christian Standard Bible
But when they hand you over, don’t worry about how or what you are to speak. For you will be given what to say at that hour,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But when they hand you over, don’t worry about how or what you should speak. For you will be given what to say at that hour,

American Standard Version
But when they deliver you up, be not anxious how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that hour what ye shall speak.

Contemporary English Version
But when someone arrests you, don't worry about what you will say or how you will say it. At that time you will be given the words to say.

English Revised Version
But when they deliver you up, be not anxious how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that hour what ye shall speak.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When they hand you over [to the authorities], don't worry about what to say or how to say it. When the time comes, you will be given what to say.

Good News Translation
When they bring you to trial, do not worry about what you are going to say or how you will say it; when the time comes, you will be given what you will say.

International Standard Version
When they hand you over, don't worry about how you are to speak or what you are to say, because in that hour what you are to say will be given to you.

Majority Standard Bible
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.

NET Bible
Whenever they hand you over for trial, do not worry about how to speak or what to say, for what you should say will be given to you at that time.

New Heart English Bible
But when they deliver you over, do not be anxious how or what you will say, for it will be given you in that hour what you will say.

Webster's Bible Translation
But when they deliver you up, be not anxious how or what ye shall speak, for it shall be given to you in that same hour what ye shall speak.

Weymouth New Testament
But when they have delivered you up, have no anxiety as to how you shall speak or what you shall say; for at that very time it shall be given you what to say;

World English Bible
But when they deliver you up, don’t be anxious how or what you will say, for it will be given you in that hour what you will say.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And whenever they may deliver you up, do not be anxious how or what you may speak, for it will be given you in that hour what you will speak;

Berean Literal Bible
And when they deliver you up, do not be anxious how or what you should speak; for in that hour you will be given what you should say,

Young's Literal Translation
'And whenever they may deliver you up, be not anxious how or what ye may speak, for it shall be given you in that hour what ye shall speak;

Smith's Literal Translation
And when they deliver you up, have no care how or what ye should speak: for it shall be given you in that hour what ye shall speak.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But when they shall deliver you up, take no thought how or what to speak: for it shall be given you in that hour what to speak.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But when they hand you over, do not choose to think about how or what to speak. For what to speak shall be given to you in that hour.

New American Bible
When they hand you over, do not worry about how you are to speak or what you are to say. You will be given at that moment what you are to say.

New Revised Standard Version
When they hand you over, do not worry about how you are to speak or what you are to say; for what you are to say will be given to you at that time;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But when they deliver you up, do not worry as to how or what you will speak; for it will be given to you in that very hour what you are to speak.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“But when they arrest you, do not be anxious how or what you will speak, for it will be given to you in that hour what you should say.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
But when they deliver you up, be not anxious how or what you shall speak; for that which you shall speak shall be given you in that hour:

Godbey New Testament
And when they may deliver you, be not solicitous how or what you may speak: for it will be given unto you in that hour what you may say.

Haweis New Testament
But when they shall deliver you up, be under no anxiety what ye shall say; for it shall be given you in that very hour what ye should speak:

Mace New Testament
but when they take you, into custody, be not sollicitous, how or what ye shall speak, for at the very instant you shall be inspir'd what to say.

Weymouth New Testament
But when they have delivered you up, have no anxiety as to how you shall speak or what you shall say; for at that very time it shall be given you what to say;

Worrell New Testament
And, when they deliver you up, be not anxious how or what ye shall speak; for it shall be given you in that hour what to speak;

Worsley New Testament
but 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,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Sheep among Wolves
18On My account, you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles. 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.…

Cross References
Luke 12:11-12
When you are brought before synagogues, rulers, and authorities, do not worry about how to defend yourselves or what to say. / 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.

Luke 21:14-15
So make up your mind not to worry beforehand how to defend yourselves. / For I will give you speech and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.

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.

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

1 Peter 3:15
But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,

2 Timothy 4:17
But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion.

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.

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.

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.

Isaiah 50:4
The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of discipleship, to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning; He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple.

Daniel 3:16-18
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego replied to the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter. / If the God whom we serve exists, then He is able to deliver us from the blazing fiery furnace and from your hand, O king. / But even if He does not, let it be known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden statue you have set up.”


Treasury of Scripture

But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what you shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what you shall speak.

when.

Mark 13:11-13
But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up, take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye: for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Ghost…

Luke 12:11
And when they bring you unto the synagogues, and unto magistrates, and powers, take ye no thought how or what thing ye shall answer, or what ye shall say:

Luke 21:14,15
Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer: …

take.

Matthew 6:25,31,34
Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? …

Philippians 4:6
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

James 1:5
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

it shall.

Exodus 4:12,15
Now therefore go, and I will be with thy mouth, and teach thee what thou shalt say…

Jeremiah 1:7,9
But the LORD said unto me, Say not, I am a child: for thou shalt go to all that I shall send thee, and whatsoever I command thee thou shalt speak…

Daniel 3:16-18
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter…

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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.














But when they hand you over
This phrase indicates a future event where believers will face persecution. The Greek word for "hand you over" is "παραδίδωμι" (paradidomi), which means to deliver or betray. Historically, this reflects the early Christian experience of being delivered to authorities for their faith. It is a reminder of the trials faced by the apostles and early Christians, who were often betrayed by those close to them or by society at large. This phrase calls believers to be prepared for trials and to trust in God's sovereignty even when facing betrayal.

do not worry
The Greek word for "worry" is "μεριμνάω" (merimnao), which means to be anxious or troubled with cares. Jesus commands His followers not to be anxious about their defense. This is a call to faith, urging believers to trust in God's provision and presence. Historically, this reflects the peace that early Christians were encouraged to maintain despite facing severe persecution. It is a reminder that anxiety is counterproductive to faith and that God is in control.

about how to respond or what to say
This phrase emphasizes the concern of the disciples about their defense when facing authorities. The Greek words "πῶς" (pos) and "τί" (ti) translate to "how" and "what," respectively, indicating both the manner and content of their speech. This reflects the human tendency to rely on one's own understanding and preparation. However, Jesus reassures them that their defense is not dependent on their own wisdom or eloquence but on divine guidance.

In that hour
The phrase "in that hour" signifies a specific moment in time when the disciples will need divine assistance. The Greek word "ὥρα" (hora) means a particular time or season. This indicates that God's provision is timely and specific, arriving precisely when needed. Historically, this has been a source of comfort for Christians, knowing that God’s help is not random but perfectly timed.

you will be given
The passive voice here, "will be given," suggests divine intervention. The Greek word "δοθήσεται" (dothesetai) implies that the words will be provided by God. This reflects the belief in the Holy Spirit's role in guiding and empowering believers, especially in times of trial. It underscores the idea that God equips His people for every situation they face.

what to say
This final phrase assures the disciples that they will be provided with the necessary words. The Greek "τί λαλήσητε" (ti lalēsēte) translates to "what you should speak." This is a promise of divine inspiration, suggesting that the Holy Spirit will guide their speech. Historically, this has been fulfilled in the lives of many martyrs and witnesses who spoke boldly and wisely under persecution. It is a testament to the power of God working through His people, ensuring that His message is proclaimed even in the most challenging circumstances.

(19) Take no thought.--In the same sense as in Matthew 6:25, "Do not at that moment be over-anxious." The words indicate an almost tender sympathy with the feelings of Galilean disciples, "unlearned and ignorant men," standing before those who were counted so much their superiors in power and knowledge. The words that follow contain a two-fold promise: not only what they should say, but how, in what form and phrase, to say it, should be given them in that hour. The courage of Peter and John before the Sanhedrin is at once the earliest and the most striking instance of the fulfilment of the promise (Acts 4:13).

Verses 19, 20. - For these two verses, compare (besides Mark 13:11; Luke 21:15; vide supra, ver. 17) Luke 12:11, 12, with which there is doubtless a common basis. As the two verses do not seem to have in Luke 12. a very close connexion with their context, it is probable that there also, as here, they are taken from a speech of later date. But when they deliver you up, take no thought; be not anxious (Revised Version); Matthew 6:25, note. So also Luke 12:2; but Luke 21:14 goes further, and forbids the disciples to "meditate beforehand how to answer." Bengel says here, Usa, non curandi, cura sit. How or what. The general direction or the actual matter. Ye shall speak - i.e. in defence, as defined in Luke 12:11; Luke 21:14 - for it shall be given you in that same (omit "same," with the Revised Version) hour what ye shall speak. And if in similar extraordinary circumstances, the Christian may expect similar extraordinary help. The omission of this clause by some Western authorities is probably due to the fact that the next verse also begins with "for," and contains a promise that much resembles this. For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you (cf. Genesis 41:38). Observe:

(1) The thoughtful reminder, "your Father," whose children you have become (Matthew 5:16, note), and whose protection you may look for.

(2) It is not said that the Father, but that the Spirit speaks (cf. Acts 4:8; Acts 13:9; and, for Christ speaking, 2 Corinthians 13:3).

(3) The phrase is quite compatible with, but would hardly have then been understood as expressing, the personality of the Holy Spirit. . . .

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
But
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

when
ὅταν (hotan)
Conjunction
Strong's 3752: When, whenever. From hote and an; whenever; also causatively inasmuch as.

they hand you over,
παραδῶσιν (paradōsin)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 3860: From para and didomi; to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit.

[do] not
μὴ (mē)
Adverb
Strong's 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.

worry about
μεριμνήσητε (merimnēsēte)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 3309: To be over-anxious; with acc: To be anxious about, distracted; I care for. From merimna; to be anxious about.

how [to respond]
πῶς (pōs)
Adverb
Strong's 4459: Adverb from the base of pou; an interrogative particle of manner; in what way?; also as exclamation, how much!

or
(ē)
Conjunction
Strong's 2228: Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than.

what
τί (ti)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 5101: Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.

to say.
λαλήσητε (lalēsēte)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 2980: A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.

In
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
ἐκείνῃ (ekeinē)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1565: That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed.

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

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

will be given
δοθήσεται (dothēsetai)
Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1325: To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.

what
τί (ti)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 5101: Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.

to say.
λαλήσητε (lalēsēte)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 2980: A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.


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