What does Matthew 10:18 mean?

Matthew 10:18 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Matthew 10:18 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles.

16Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.

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

18And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles.

19But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak.

20For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you.

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