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.
When they arrest you and put you on trial, don't stress about what you're going to say or how you're going to defend yourself. In that moment, you'll know exactly what to say, the words will come to you.
God's got your back when you're backed into a corner, the right words will come.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of Matthew 10, Jesus is sending out his twelve disciples to preach the gospel and perform miracles, while warning them about the persecution they will face from religious leaders and authorities. This verse specifically addresses scenarios where the disciples might be arrested and put on trial, reflecting the tensions of first-century Judea under Roman rule, where early followers of Jesus often encountered hostility. It fits into Jesus' broader instructions to prepare his followers for the challenges of proclaiming God's kingdom in a hostile world.
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