Matthew 10:19But when they deliver you up, don't be anxious how or what you will say, for it will be given you in that hour what you will say.
The setting
Galilee, ~29 AD. Jesus training his twelve disciples for their first solo mission, knowing they'll face hostile synagogue leaders. Modern-day Israel, near Sea of Galilee.
The emotion here: protective teacher preparing students for danger
The original word
merimnao (μεριμνάω) — anxious worry that divides the mind, from 'meris' (part) + 'nous' (mind)
Why it matters
Synagogue trials involved formal questioning before elders who could impose severe punishments
Read with care
What most readers miss in Matthew 10:19
This was practical job training — Jesus knew they'd be arrested within months
Common misconceptionPeople use this to avoid preparing for speeches or meetings, but Jesus was specifically talking about religious persecution trials, not general public speaking.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Matthew 10:19
Bible Genome reading
Matthew 10:19 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Matthew 10:19 comes from the book of Matthew, 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 narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include trust, provision, comfort. Notable phrases: don't be anxious; it will be given you. 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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