Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

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Bible References

And deliver

Mark 13:9
"You must watch out for yourselves. You will be handed over to councils and beaten in the synagogues. You will stand before governors and kings because of me, as a witness to them.
Matthew 10:17
Beware of people, because they will hand you over to councils and flog you in their synagogues.
Acts 3:13
The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of our forefathers, has glorified his servant Jesus, whom you handed over and rejected in the presence of Pilate after he had decided to release him.

Shall be

Isaiah 50:4
The sovereign Lord has given me the capacity to be his spokesman, so that I know how to help the weary. He wakes me up every morning; he makes me alert so I can listen attentively as disciples do.
John 3:27
John replied, "No one can receive anything unless it has been given to him from heaven.
Ephesians 6:19
Pray for me also, that I may be given the message when I begin to speak -- that I may confidently make known the mystery of the gospel,
James 1:5
But if anyone is deficient in wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without reprimand, and it will be given to him.

But

2 Samuel 23:2
The Lord's spirit spoke through me; his word was on my tongue.
1 Corinthians 2:13
And we speak about these things, not with words taught us by human wisdom, but with those taught by the Spirit, explaining spiritual things to spiritual people.
Ephesians 3:5
Now this secret was not disclosed to people in former generations as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit,
1 Peter 1:12
They were shown that they were serving not themselves but you, in regard to the things now announced to you through those who proclaimed the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven -- things angels long to catch a glimpse of.

General references

Exodus 4:12
So now go, and I will be with your mouth and will teach you what you must say."
Luke 12:11
But when they bring you before the synagogues, the rulers, and the authorities, do not worry about how you should make your defense or what you should say,
Luke 21:14
Therefore be resolved not to rehearse ahead of time how to make your defense.

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