# Connecting Statement:

Jesus continues to instruct his disciples about the persecution they will endure when they go out to preach.

# When they deliver you up

"When people take you to the councils." The "people" here are the same "people" as in [Matthew 10:17](../10/17.md).

# you ... you

These are plural and refer to the twelve apostles. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-you]])

# do not be anxious

"do not worry"

# how or what you will speak

"how you are to speak or what you are to say." The two ideas may be combined: "what you are to say" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-hendiadys]])

# for what to say will be given to you

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "for the Holy Spirit will tell you what to say" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])

# at that time

"right then" or "at that time"