Luke 21:15

World English Bible (2000)

for I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries will not be able to withstand or to contradict.

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  • Jer 1:9 : 9 Then Yahweh put forth his hand, and touched my mouth; and Yahweh said to me, "Behold, I have put my words in your mouth.
  • Eph 6:19 : 19 on my behalf, that utterance may be given to me in opening my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the Good News,
  • Col 4:3-4 : 3 praying together for us also, that God may open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds; 4 that I may reveal it as I ought to speak.
  • 2 Tim 4:16-17 : 16 At my first defense, no one came to help me, but all left me. May it not be held against them. 17 But the Lord stood by me, and strengthened me, that through me the message might be fully proclaimed, and that all the Gentiles might hear; and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
  • Luke 12:12 : 12 for the Holy Spirit will teach you in that same hour what you must say."
  • Luke 24:45 : 45 Then he opened their minds, that they might understand the Scriptures.
  • Acts 4:8-9 : 8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, "You rulers of the people, and elders of Israel, 9 if we are examined today concerning a good deed done to a crippled man, by what means this man has been healed, 10 be it known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, in him does this man stand here before you whole. 11 He is 'the stone which was regarded as worthless by you, the builders, which has become the head of the corner.' 12 There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved!" 13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and had perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marveled. They recognized that they had been with Jesus.
  • Acts 4:31-33 : 31 When they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were gathered together. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness. 32 The multitude of those who believed were of one heart and soul. Not one of them claimed that anything of the things which he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common. 33 With great power, the apostles gave their testimony of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. Great grace was on them all.
  • Acts 6:10 : 10 They weren't able to withstand the wisdom and the Spirit by which he spoke.
  • Acts 24:25 : 25 As he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified, and answered, "Go your way for this time, and when it is convenient for me, I will summon you."
  • Acts 26:28 : 28 Agrippa said to Paul, "With a little persuasion are you trying to make me a Christian?"
  • Exod 4:11-12 : 11 Yahweh said to him, "Who made man's mouth? Or who makes one mute, or deaf, or seeing, or blind? Isn't it I, Yahweh? 12 Now therefore go, and I will be with your mouth, and teach you what you shall speak."
  • Prov 2:6 : 6 For Yahweh gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.
  • Jas 1:5 : 5 But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him.
  • Acts 2:4 : 4 They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other languages, as the Spirit gave them the ability to speak.

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  • Luke 21:12-14
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    12 But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and will persecute you, delivering you up to synagogues and prisons, bringing you before kings and governors for my name's sake.

    13 It will turn out as a testimony for you.

    14 Settle it therefore in your hearts not to meditate beforehand how to answer,

  • Matt 10:16-22
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    16 "Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.

    17 But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to councils, and in their synagogues they will scourge you.

    18 Yes, and you will be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony to them and to the nations.

    19 But when they deliver you up, don't be anxious how or what you will say, for it will be given you in that hour what you will say.

    20 For it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you.

    21 "Brother will deliver up brother to death, and the father his child. Children will rise up against parents, and cause them to be put to death.

    22 You will be hated by all men for my name's sake, but he who endures to the end will be saved.

  • Mark 13:11-13
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    11 When they lead you away and deliver you up, don't be anxious beforehand, or premeditate what you will say, but say whatever will be given you in that hour. For it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit.

    12 "Brother will deliver up brother to death, and the father his child. Children will rise up against parents, and cause them to be put to death.

    13 You will be hated by all men for my name's sake, but he who endures to the end, the same will be saved.

  • Luke 12:11-12
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    11 When they bring you before the synagogues, the rulers, and the authorities, don't be anxious how or what you will answer, or what you will say;

    12 for the Holy Spirit will teach you in that same hour what you must say."

  • Luke 21:16-18
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    73%

    16 You will be handed over even by parents, brothers, relatives, and friends. They will cause some of you to be put to death.

    17 You will be hated by all men for my name's sake.

    18 And not a hair of your head will perish.

  • Acts 6:10
    71%

    10 They weren't able to withstand the wisdom and the Spirit by which he spoke.

  • Mark 13:9
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    9 But watch yourselves, for they will deliver you up to councils. You will be beaten in synagogues. You will stand before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony to them.

  • Phil 1:28
    68%

    28 and in nothing frightened by the adversaries, which is for them a proof of destruction, but to you of salvation, and that from God.

  • Titus 2:8
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    8 and soundness of speech that can't be condemned; that he who opposes you may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say about us.

  • Acts 5:39
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    39 But if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow it, and you would be found even to be fighting against God!"

  • Luke 12:58
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    58 For when you are going with your adversary before the magistrate, try diligently on the way to be released from him, lest perhaps he drag you to the judge, and the judge deliver you to the officer, and the officer throw you into prison.

  • Acts 22:15
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    15 For you will be a witness for him to all men of what you have seen and heard.

  • Col 4:6
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    6 Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.

  • Matt 5:38-39
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    38 "You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.'

    39 But I tell you, don't resist him who is evil; but whoever strikes you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.

  • John 18:21
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    21 Why do you ask me? Ask those who have heard me what I said to them. Behold, these know the things which I said."

  • Job 13:5
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    5 Oh that you would be completely silent! Then you would be wise.

  • Job 15:5-6
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    5 For your iniquity teaches your mouth, and you choose the language of the crafty.

    6 Your own mouth condemns you, and not I. Yes, your own lips testify against you.

  • Acts 4:29
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    29 Now, Lord, look at their threats, and grant to your servants to speak your word with all boldness,

  • Exod 4:12
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    12 Now therefore go, and I will be with your mouth, and teach you what you shall speak."

  • Matt 12:37
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    37 For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned."

  • Luke 20:26
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    26 They weren't able to trap him in his words before the people. They marveled at his answer, and were silent.

  • John 15:20-21
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    20 Remember the word that I said to you: 'A servant is not greater than his lord.' If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you. If they kept my word, they will keep yours also.

    21 But all these things will they do to you for my name's sake, because they don't know him who sent me.

  • Matt 5:25
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    25 Agree with your adversary quickly, while you are with him in the way; lest perhaps the prosecutor deliver you to the judge, and the judge deliver you to the officer, and you be cast into prison.

  • 1 Cor 14:21
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    21 In the law it is written, "By men of strange languages and by the lips of strangers I will speak to this people. Not even thus will they hear me, says the Lord."

  • Prov 10:31
    65%

    31 The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off.

  • Exod 4:15
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    15 You shall speak to him, and put the words in his mouth. I will be with your mouth, and with his mouth, and will teach you what you shall do.

  • John 14:30
    65%

    30 I will no more speak much with you, for the prince of the world comes, and he has nothing in me.

  • Ezek 3:26
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    26 and I will make your tongue stick to the roof of your mouth, that you shall be mute, and shall not be to them a reprover; for they are a rebellious house.

  • Mark 14:29
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    29 But Peter said to him, "Although all will be offended, yet I will not."

  • John 16:1
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    1 "These things have I spoken to you, so that you wouldn't be caused to stumble.

  • 1 Pet 3:15
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    15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts; and always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, with humility and fear:

  • 1 Cor 16:9
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    9 for a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.

  • Luke 19:43
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    43 For the days will come on you, when your enemies will throw up a barricade against you, surround you, hem you in on every side,

  • Prov 21:30
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    30 There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against Yahweh.