Luke 12:12

12 For the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you should say."

Luke 12:12 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 12:12

For the Holy Ghost shall teach you
Shall give both words and matter: in the same hour; instantly, immediately:

what ye ought to say;
what will be proper to be said, for the honour of Christ, the defence of the Gospel, and the confusion of enemies; (See Gill on Matthew 10:20).

Luke 12:12 In-Context

10 "Whoever says a word against the Son of Man can be forgiven; but whoever says evil things against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.
11 "When they bring you to be tried in the synagogues or before governors or rulers, do not be worried about how you will defend yourself or what you will say.
12 For the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you should say."
13 A man in the crowd said to Jesus, "Teacher, tell my brother to divide with me the property our father left us."
14 Jesus answered him, "Friend, who gave me the right to judge or to divide the property between you two?"
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.