Matthew 10:20

Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 10

“For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you.”Matthew 10:20

What Does Matthew 10:20 Mean?

Matthew 10:20 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 10, verse 20 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Holy Spirit, and Spiritual Gifts.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Matthew 10:20 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Romans 8:26“Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.”2 Samuel 23:2“The Spirit of the LORD spake by me, and his word was in my tongue.”Luke 21:15“For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.”Acts 6:10“And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by which he spake.”Luke 12:12“For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what ye ought to say.”2 Peter 1:21“For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.”Acts 2:4“And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.”2 Corinthians 13:3“Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me, which to you-ward is not weak, but is mighty in you.”Acts 4:8“Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel,”John 14:17“Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.”Acts 1:4“And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me.”1 Corinthians 15:10“But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.”1 Thessalonians 2:13“For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.”Mark 12:36“For David himself said by the Holy Ghost, The LORD said to my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool.”Acts 7:55“But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up stedfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God,”Luke 11:13“If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?”Acts 13:9“Then Saul, (who also is called Paul,) filled with the Holy Ghost, set his eyes on him,”Acts 28:25“And when they agreed not among themselves, they departed, after that Paul had spoken one word, Well spake the Holy Ghost by Esaias the prophet unto our fathers,”1 Peter 1:12“Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into.”Matthew 6:32“(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.”

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