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Matthew 10:20

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

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KJV ORIGINAL

For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

It's not actually you doing the talking — it's your Father's Spirit speaking through you.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

When it matters most, God's got your words.

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That's why I talk to them in stories and metaphors — because even though they're looking right at me, they're not really seeing what's happening. They hear my words but they're not actually listening or getting it.

Jesus healed tons of people dealing with all kinds of illnesses and drove out demons left and right. But he wouldn't let the demons talk, because they actually knew who he was.

When they drag you in front of authorities and put you on the spot, don't stress about what you're going to say or rehearse some perfect speech. Just speak whatever comes to you in that moment — because it won't actually be you talking, it'll be the Holy Spirit speaking through you.

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