Matthew 10:19 Cross References

Matthew 10:19

19: When you are arrested, don't worry about what to say in your defense, because you will be given the right words at the right time.

But when you are arrested and stand trial, don't worry about what to say in your defense. Just say what God tells you to. Then it is not you who will be speaking, but the Holy Spirit.
"Brother will betray brother to death, fathers will betray their own children, and children will rise against their parents and cause them to be killed.
And everyone will hate you because of your allegiance to me. But those who endure to the end will be saved.

Now go, and do as I have told you. I will help you speak well, and I will tell you what to say."

"So I tell you, don't worry about everyday life--whether you have enough food, drink, and clothes. Doesn't life consist of more than food and clothing?

"And when you are brought to trial in the synagogues and before rulers and authorities, don't worry about what to say in your defense,

But the Lord stood with me and gave me strength, that I might preach the Good News in all its fullness for all the Gentiles to hear. And he saved me from certain death.

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego replied, "O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you.
If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God whom we serve is able to save us. He will rescue us from your power, Your Majesty.
But even if he doesn't, Your Majesty can be sure that we will never serve your gods or worship the gold statue you have set up."

You will talk to him, giving him the words to say. I will help both of you to speak clearly, and I will tell you what to do.

"But before all this occurs, there will be a time of great persecution. You will be dragged into synagogues and prisons, and you will be accused before kings and governors of being my followers.
This will be your opportunity to tell them about me.
So don't worry about how to answer the charges against you,
for I will give you the right words and such wisdom that none of your opponents will be able to reply!
Even those closest to you--your parents, brothers, relatives, and friends--will betray you. And some of you will be killed.

Then the LORD touched my mouth and said, "See, I have put my words in your mouth!

"Don't say that," the LORD replied, "for you must go wherever I send you and say whatever I tell you.

But Peter and the apostles replied, "We must obey God rather than human authority.
The God of our ancestors raised Jesus from the dead after you killed him by crucifying him.
Then God put him in the place of honor at his right hand as Prince and Savior. He did this to give the people of Israel an opportunity to turn from their sins and turn to God so their sins would be forgiven.
We are witnesses of these things and so is the Holy Spirit, who is given by God to those who obey him."
At this, the high council was furious and decided to kill them.

"So don't worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today's trouble is enough for today.

None of them was able to stand against the wisdom and Spirit by which Stephen spoke.

Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.

Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, "Leaders and elders of our nation,
are we being questioned because we've done a good deed for a crippled man? Do you want to know how he was healed?
Let me clearly state to you and to all the people of Israel that he was healed in the name and power of Jesus Christ from Nazareth, the man you crucified, but whom God raised from the dead.
For Jesus is the one referred to in the Scriptures, where it says, 'The stone that you builders rejected has now become the cornerstone.'
There is salvation in no one else! There is no other name in all of heaven for people to call on to save them."

"I am fortunate, King Agrippa, that you are the one hearing my defense against all these accusations made by the Jewish leaders,
for I know you are an expert on Jewish customs and controversies. Now please listen to me patiently!
"As the Jewish leaders are well aware, I was given a thorough Jewish training from my earliest childhood among my own people and in Jerusalem.
If they would admit it, they know that I have been a member of the Pharisees, the strictest sect of our religion.
Now I am on trial because I am looking forward to the fulfillment of God's promise made to our ancestors.

If you need wisdom--if you want to know what God wants you to do--ask him, and he will gladly tell you. He will not resent your asking.

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