Gospel Parallels: The Assistance of the Spirit

Mark 13.11 || Matt 10.19–20 || Luke 12.11–12; Luke 21.14–15 || John 14.26

Parallel is from Aland’s Synopsis of the Four Gospels, parallel #198

Mark

When they arrest you and hand you over for trial, do not worry about what to speak. But say whatever is given you at that time, for it is not you speaking, but the Holy Spirit. (Mark 13.11 NET)

Matthew

Whenever they hand you over for trial, do not worry about how to speak or what to say, for what you should say will be given to you at that time. For it is not you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. (Matthew 10.19–20 NET)

Luke

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, for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that moment what you must say.” (Luke 12.11–12 NET)

Therefore be resolved not to rehearse ahead of time how to make your defense. For I will give you the words along with the wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict. (Luke 21.14–15 NET)

John

But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and will cause you to remember everything I said to you. (John 14.26 NET)

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