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The Spirit's Words in Crisis
Scholars emphasize that this is a powerful promise for believers facing persecution. When put on trial for their faith, they are not to be anxious about what to say. The Holy Spirit will supernaturally provide the right words, wisdom, and courage for that specific moment. Commentators point to the apostles in the book of Acts as a prime example of this promise fulfilled.
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Albert Barnes
On Mark 13:11
18th Century
Theologian
Neither do you premeditate. Do not think beforehand, or prepare an answer. You do not know what the accusations will be, and God …
AT Robertson
On Mark 13:11
Be not anxious beforehand what ye shall speak (μη προμεριμνατε τ λαλησητε). Negative with present imperative to make a general pro…
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 13:11
19th Century
Bishop
It is not ye that speak, but the Holy Ghost.—In the parallel passage of Matthew 10:20 we have, the Spirit of your Fat…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 13:11
Jesus went on to predict that the disciples would be hauled into court and would there be cross-examined by the authorities. He promised them, in t…
John Calvin
On Mark 13:11
16th Century
Theologian
Neither premeditate. This sentence, as well as the one which immediately follows, we have explained131 under Matthew 10:19. Our…
John Gill
On Mark 13:11
17th Century
Pastor
But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up
Lead to councils and courts of judicature, and deliver up to kings …
Matthew Henry
On Mark 13:5–13
17th Century
Minister
Our Lord Jesus, in reply to the disciples' question, does not so much satisfy their curiosity as direct their consciences. When many are deceived, …