Mark 13:11When they lead you away and deliver you up, don't be anxious beforehand, or premeditate what you will say, but say whatever will be given you in that hour. For it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit.
The setting
Mount of Olives, Jerusalem, Israel. Jesus sees His terrified disciples imagining themselves before hostile judges, and promises supernatural help...
The emotion here: tender compassion seeing disciples' fear, offering supernatural reassurance
The original word
merimnāte (μεριμνᾶτε) — to be anxious, divided in mind, torn by worry
Why it matters
Roman and Jewish courts often used torture and intimidation to force confessions
Read with care
What most readers miss in Mark 13:11
The Holy Spirit speaking 'in that hour' — not general wisdom but specific words for specific moments
Common misconceptionPeople think this means never prepare for anything, but Jesus is specifically talking about defending your faith under persecution — not excusing laziness in normal situations.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Mark 13:11
Bible Genome reading
Mark 13:11 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Mark 13:11 comes from the book of Mark, written during the gospel period. These words are attributed to Jesus. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 85% and a tone that is tender. It belongs to the prophecy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include divine help, trust. Notable phrases: don't be anxious; Holy Spirit. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains a command.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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