Matthew 10:19-20 - Exposition

For these two verses, compare Luke 12:11 , Luke 12:12 , with which there is doubtless a common basis. As the two verses do not seem to have in Luke 12:1-59 . a very close connexion with their context, it is probable that there also, as here, they are taken from a speech of later date. But when they deliver you up, take no thought; be not anxious (Revised Version); Matthew 6:25 , note. So also Luke 12:2 ; but Luke 21:14 goes further, and forbids the disciples to "meditate beforehand how to answer." Bengel says here, Usa, non curandi, cura sit. How or what . The general direction or the actual matter. Ye shall speak — i.e. in defence, as defined in Luke 12:11 ; Luke 21:14 — for it shall be given you in that same (omit "same," with the Revised Version) hour what ye shall speak . And if in similar extraordinary circumstances, the Christian may expect similar extraordinary help. The omission of this clause by some Western authorities is probably due to the fact that the next verse also begins with "for," and contains a promise that much resembles this. For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you (cf. Genesis 41:38 ). Observe: