Luke 12:11
And when they bring you unto the synagogues, and unto magistrates, and powers, take ye no thought how or what thing ye shall answer, or what ye shall say:
Cross-reference
Luke 21:12-14 repeats the instruction not to worry before authorities — a parallel teaching in the Olivet Discourse.
Luke 21:14 reinforces the same teaching within Luke's gospel: settle in your mind not to prepare a defense beforehand.
Matthew 10:17-20 promises the Spirit will speak through believers on trial — the same assurance as in Luke 12:11.
Mark 13:9-11 is the parallel passage, promising the Holy Spirit will speak through believers when brought before councils.
Acts 4:5-7 shows Peter and John before the Sanhedrin — a direct fulfillment of the trial scenario Jesus described.
Acts 5:27-32 records the apostles boldly testifying before the council — exactly as Jesus promised the Spirit would enable them.
Acts 6:9-15 shows Stephen's trial where the Spirit gives him wisdom — a clear example of Jesus' promise in action.
In Exodus 4:12, God promises Moses He will teach him what to speak — the same divine provision for words when facing opposition.
In Proverbs 16:1, the answer of the tongue is from the Lord — echoing the promise that God supplies the right words in the moment.
In Matthew 10:19, Jesus gives the same instruction not to be anxious about defending oneself, promising that words will be given.
Mark 13:11 repeats the promise: when brought to trial, the Holy Spirit will speak through you — no anxious preparation needed.
Acts 4:8 shows Peter, filled with the Spirit, speaking boldly before rulers — a direct example of the promise in action.
Acts 6:10 describes Stephen's wisdom and Spirit-empowered speech that opponents could not resist — another fulfillment of the promise.
In Acts 22:1, Paul boldly gives his defense — exemplifying Jesus' command here not to worry about what to say before authorities.
1 Peter 5:7 generalizes the command not to be anxious, urging believers to cast all cares on God, echoing the same reliance on divine care.