Matthew 10:20 cpdv — For it is not you who will be speaking, but the Spirit of your Father, who will speak in you.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"For it is not you who will be speaking, but the Spirit of your Father, who will speak in you. "

— Matthew 10:20, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 10 — Context

17

But beware of men. For they will hand you over to councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues.

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And you shall be led before both rulers and kings for my sake, as a testimony to them and to the Gentiles.

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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.

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For it is not you who will be speaking, but the Spirit of your Father, who will speak in you.

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And brother will hand over brother to death, and father will hand over son. And children will rise up against parents and bring about their deaths.

22

And you will be hated by all for the sake of my name. But whoever will have persevered, even to the end, the same shall be saved.

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Now when they persecute you in one city, flee into another. Amen I say to you, you will not have exhausted all the cities of Israel, before the Son of man returns.

Matthew 10:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 10:20 say?
Matthew 10:20 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For it is not you who will be speaking, but the Spirit of your Father, who will speak in you. ”
Where is Matthew 10:20 in the Bible?
Matthew 10:20 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 10, verse 20.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 10:20.
What translation should I read Matthew 10:20 in?
Matthew 10:20 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 Matthew 10:20?
Matthew 10:20 reads (CPDV): “For it is not you who will be speaking, but the Spirit of your Father, who will speak in you. ” 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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