Mark 13:11
“But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up, take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye: for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Ghost.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Now the brother shall betray the brother to death,.... Signifying, that such should be the rage of men, particularly the…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Neither do ye premeditate - Do not think beforehand, or “prepare” an answer. You know not what the accusations will be,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Neither - premeditate - This is wanting in BDL, five others, Coptic, Ethiopic, Vulgate, Itala. Griesbach leaves it…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Mark 13:5-13
Our Lord Jesus, in reply to their question, sets himself, not so much to satisfy their curiosity as to direct their…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
take no thought beforehand Rather, be not anxious beforehand, or distracted beforehand with anxiety. "Nyle þe penkewhat…
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