Luke 12:8-12

"[Jesus said,] "I tell you, whoever publicly acknowledges me before others, the Son of Man will also acknowledge before the angels of God. ... When you are..."

"[Jesus continued,] "I tell you the truth, everyone who acknowledges me publicly here on earth, the Son of Man will also acknowledge in the presence of..."

"When you are brought before synagogues, rulers and authorities, do not worry about how you will defend yourselves or what you will say, for the Holy Spirit will..."

"[To his disciples, Jesus continued,] "And when you are brought to trial in the synagogues and before rulers and authorities, don't worry about how to...."

Inspirational illustration of Luke 12:11-12 -- When you are brought before synagogues, rulers and authorities, do not worry about how you will defend yourselves or what you will say, for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you should say.

"[Jesus continued,] "Anyone who speaks against the Son of Man can be forgiven, but anyone who blasphemes the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.""

"I tell you, whoever acknowledges me before men, the Son of Man will also acknowledge him before the angels of God."

Inspirational illustration of Luke 12:8 -- I tell you, whoever acknowledges me before men, the Son of Man will also acknowledge him before the angels of God.

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