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A Promise for Crisis Moments
This promise is not for everyday conversations or an excuse for lazy sermon preparation. Commentators like the Expositor's Bible Commentary and Thomas Aquinas clarify its specific context: when believers are arrested and put on trial for their faith. In those high-pressure moments, with no time to prepare, Jesus assures his followers that the Holy Spirit will provide the necessary words.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 10:19–20
18th Century
Theologian
Take no thought. That is, do not be anxious, or excessively concerned. (See Barnes on Matthew 6:26).
God would inspire them. This w…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 10:19–20
19th Century
Preacher
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. For …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 10:20
The verb “arrest” (GK 4140) is better translated as “hand over.” The subject is ambiguous: people, opponents, or Jewish leaders could be “handing o…
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John Gill
On Matthew 10:20
17th Century
Pastor
For it is not you that speak
Not but that they were to speak the words, and did; but then both the things they spoke…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 10:16–42
17th Century
Minister
Our Lord warned his disciples to prepare for persecution. They were to avoid all things which gave an advantage to their enemies, all meddling with…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 10:16–42
13th Century
Philosopher
The Lord instructed the Apostles concerning their office and their necessary means of livelihood; but now He instructs them concerning their immine…