but they could not stand up to his wisdom or the Spirit by whom he spoke.
For I will give you speech and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.
My message and my preaching were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power,
But when they hand you over, do not worry about how to respond or what to say. In that hour you will be given what to sa
“Never has anyone spoken like this man!” the officers answered.
When you are brought before synagogues, rulers, and authorities, do not worry about how to defend yourselves or what to
But there is a spirit in a man, the breath of the Almighty, that gives him understanding.
Now go! I will help you as you speak, and I will teach you what to say.”
And he will go on before the Lord in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children
But when I speak with you, I will open your mouth, and you are to tell them, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says.’ Whoever l
You stiff-necked people with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You always resist the Holy Spirit, just as your fathers did.
For I am full of words, and my spirit within me compels me.
But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop them. You may even find yourselves fighting against God.”
As for me, however, I am filled with power by the Spirit of the LORD, with justice and courage, to declare to Jacob his
No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of t
Now behold, this day I have made you like a fortified city, an iron pillar, and bronze walls against the whole land—agai
Then I will make you a wall to this people, a fortified wall of bronze; they will fight against you but will not overcom