Luke 12:12 kjv — For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what ye ought to say.

King James Version

"For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what ye ought to say."

— Luke 12:12, King James Version

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Luke 12 — Context

9

But he that denieth me before men shall be denied before the angels of God.

10

And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but unto him that blasphemeth against the Holy Ghost it shall not be forgiven.

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:

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For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what ye ought to say.

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And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with me.

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And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?

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And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

Luke 12:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 12:12 say?
Luke 12:12 in the King James Version reads: “For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what ye ought to say.”
Where is Luke 12:12 in the Bible?
Luke 12:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 12, verse 12.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 12:12.
What translation should I read Luke 12:12 in?
Luke 12:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 12:12?
Luke 12:12 reads (KJV): “For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what ye ought to say.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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