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It is a primary means through which God communicates with humanity and through which individuals express their faith, beliefs, and intentions. The Bible places great emphasis on the power of words, both for good and for harm. Biblical Examples and Teachings 1. God's Communication: The Bible begins with God speaking creation into existence. <a href="/genesis/1-3.htm">Genesis 1:3</a> states, "And God said, 'Let there be light,' and there was light." This underscores the power and authority of God's word. Throughout Scripture, God speaks to His people through prophets, dreams, visions, and ultimately through His Son, Jesus Christ (<a href="/hebrews/1.htm">Hebrews 1:1-2</a>). 2. The Power of Words: <a href="/proverbs/18-21.htm">Proverbs 18:21</a> highlights the significance of speech: "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit." This verse emphasizes that words can build up or destroy, reflecting the moral responsibility associated with speaking. 3. Jesus' Teachings: Jesus taught extensively about the importance of words. In <a href="/matthew/12-36.htm">Matthew 12:36-37</a>, He warns, "But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned." This teaching underscores the eternal significance of our speech. 4. Apostolic Instructions: The apostles also provided guidance on speaking. <a href="/ephesians/4-29.htm">Ephesians 4:29</a> advises, "Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen." This instruction encourages believers to use their words constructively and graciously. 5. The Role of the Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in guiding believers in their speech. <a href="/acts/2-4.htm">Acts 2:4</a> describes the day of Pentecost when the apostles were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. This event signifies the Spirit's empowerment in communicating God's message. 6. Guarding the Tongue: <a href="/james/3-5.htm">James 3:5-6</a> provides a vivid illustration of the tongue's potential for harm: "So also the tongue is a small part of the body, but it boasts of great things. Consider how small a spark sets a great forest ablaze. The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body." This passage calls for vigilance in controlling one's speech. Moral and Spiritual Implications Speaking is not merely a mundane activity but a reflection of one's heart and character. <a href="/matthew/15-18.htm">Matthew 15:18</a> states, "But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these things defile a man." This connection between speech and the heart highlights the need for inner purity and integrity. Practical Applications Believers are encouraged to cultivate speech that reflects their faith and values. <a href="/colossians/4-6.htm">Colossians 4:6</a> advises, "Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone." This guidance calls for thoughtful, respectful, and wise communication. In summary, speaking in the biblical sense is a profound act with spiritual, moral, and relational dimensions. It is a gift from God that requires careful stewardship, guided by the principles and teachings found in Scripture.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Speak.2. (a.) Uttering speech; used for conveying speech; as, man is a speaking animal; a speaking tube.3. (a.) Seeming to be capable of speech; hence, lifelike; as, a speaking likeness.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div>SPEAKING, EVILspe'-king. See <a href="../e/evil-speaking.htm">EVIL-SPEAKING</a>; <a href="../s/slander.htm">SLANDER</a>.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/5573.htm">5573. pseudologos -- speaking falsely, lying</a> ... speaking falsely, lying. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: pseudologos Phonetic Spelling: (psyoo-dol-og'-os) Short Definition: speaking lies Definition ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5573.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/2636.htm">2636. katalalia -- evil-speaking</a> ... evil-speaking. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: katalalia Phonetic Spelling: (kat-al-al-ee'-ah) Short Definition: evil-speaking, backbiting ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2636.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/4180.htm">4180. polulogia -- much speaking</a> ... much speaking. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: polulogia Phonetic Spelling: (pol-oo-log-ee'-ah) Short Definition: much-speaking Definition: much ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4180.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/1675.htm">1675. Hellenistes -- a Hellenist (Greek-speaking Jew)</a> ... a Hellenist (Greek-speaking Jew). Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: Hellenistes Phonetic Spelling: (hel-lay-nis-tace') Short Definition: a ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1675.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/3424.htm">3424. mogilalos -- speaking with difficulty</a> ... speaking with difficulty. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: mogilalos Phonetic Spelling: (mog-il-al'-os) Short Definition: one speaking with difficulty ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3424.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/1426b.htm">1426b. dusphemia -- evil speaking, defamation</a> ... 1426a, 1426b. dusphemia. 1427 . evil speaking, defamation. Transliteration: dusphemia Short Definition: slander. Word Origin from ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1426b.htm - 5k<a href="/greek/989.htm">989. blasphemos -- slanderous, evil-speaking</a> ... slanderous, evil-speaking. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: blasphemos Phonetic Spelling: (blas'-fay-mos) Short Definition: slanderous Definition ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/989.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/3955.htm">3955. parresiazomai -- to speak freely or boldly</a> ... Cognate: 3955 -- speaking boldly, "derived from (3956/p s and (4483/rhe? hence, 'speaking out, of every word' " (, 933). See 3954 (). ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3955.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/2551.htm">2551. kakologeo -- to speak ill of</a> ... 2551 (from 2556 , "a malicious disposition" and 3004 , "speaking to a conclusion") -- properly, to speak evil, using malicious, damaging words that are (). ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2551.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/988.htm">988. blasphemia -- slander</a> ... blasphemy, evil speaking, railing. From blasphemos; vilification (especially against God) -- blasphemy, evil speaking, railing. see GREEK blasphemos. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/988.htm - 7k<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/1699b.htm">1699b. dibber -- a speaking</a> ... dibber. 1700 . a speaking. Transliteration: dibber Short Definition: word. Word Origin from dabar Definition a speaking NASB Word Usage word (1). 1699a, 1699b ... /hebrew/1699b.htm - 5k <a href="/hebrew/1687.htm">1687. debir -- perhaps (a place of) speaking (the innermost room ...</a> ... perhaps (a place of) speaking (the innermost room of Solomon's temple). Transliteration: debir Phonetic Spelling: (deb-eer') Short Definition: sanctuary. ... /hebrew/1687.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/5926.htm">5926. illeg -- speaking inarticulately</a> ... 5925, 5926. illeg. 5927 . speaking inarticulately. Transliteration: illeg Phonetic Spelling: (il-layg') Short Definition: stammerers. ... /hebrew/5926.htm - 5k <a href="/hebrew/4449.htm">4449. melal -- to speak, say</a> ... Word Origin (Aramaic) corresponding to malal Definition to speak, say NASB Word Usage speak (1), speaking (1), spoke (1), uttering (2). say, speaking. ... /hebrew/4449.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/4405.htm">4405. millah -- a word, speech, utterance</a> ... Word Origin from malal Definition a word, speech, utterance NASB Word Usage answer* (1), anything to say (1), byword (1), said (1), speaking (1), speech (5 ... /hebrew/4405.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/4911b.htm">4911b. mashal -- to use a proverb, speak in parables or sentences ...</a> ... Definition to use a proverb, speak in parables or sentences of poetry NASB Word Usage quotes proverbs (1), quotes proverbs (1), speak (2), speaking (1), use (1 ... /hebrew/4911b.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/559.htm">559. amar -- to utter, say</a> ... 7), said (2766), said* (2), say (601), saying (862), saying* (1), says (594), sent word (1), speak (29), speak to you saying (1), speaking (2), speaks (2 ... /hebrew/559.htm - 7k <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm">1696. dabar -- to speak</a> ... pronounce (3), pronounced (6), proposal (1), repeated (2), said (50), say (18), saying (1), saying* (1), says (4), sing (1), speak (297), speaking (61), speaks ... /hebrew/1696.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/2790b.htm">2790b. charash -- to be silent, dumb, speechless, or deaf</a> ... root Definition to be silent, dumb, speechless, or deaf NASB Word Usage cease (1), ceased speaking (1), completely silent (1), deaf (2), indeed says nothing (1 ... /hebrew/2790b.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/2790.htm">2790. charash -- to cut in, engrave, plow, devise</a> ... implication) to be deaf (as an accompaniment of dumbness) -- X altogether, cease, conceal, be deaf, devise, ear, graven, imagine, leave off speaking, hold peace ... /hebrew/2790.htm - 6k<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><a href="/library/kleiser/talks_on_talking/the_speaking_voice.htm">The Speaking Voice</a> ... THE SPEAKING VOICE. There is a widespread need for a more thorough cultivation of the speaking voice. ... Most people make too much physical effort in speaking. ... //christianbookshelf.org/kleiser/talks on talking/the speaking voice.htm<a href="/library/kleiser/talks_on_talking/conversation_and_public_speaking.htm">Conversation and Public Speaking</a> ... CONVERSATION AND PUBLIC SPEAKING. The ideal style of public speaking is, with very little modification, the ideal of good conversation. ... /.../kleiser/talks on talking/conversation and public speaking.htm<a href="/library/meyer/john_the_baptist/xvi_yet_speaking.htm">Yet Speaking.</a> ... XVI. Yet Speaking. (John 10:40-42.) ... There is nothing that more deeply searches a man than the habit of speaking to individuals about the love of God. ... //christianbookshelf.org/meyer/john the baptist/xvi yet speaking.htm<a href="/library/kleiser/successful_methods_of_public_speaking/">Successful Methods of Public Speaking</a> Successful Methods of Public Speaking. <. Successful Methods of Public Speaking Grenville Kleiser. Produced by Kevin ... //christianbookshelf.org/kleiser/successful methods of public speaking/<a href="/library/kleiser/talks_on_talking/the_dramatic_element_in_speaking.htm">The Dramatic Element in Speaking</a> ... THE DRAMATIC ELEMENT IN SPEAKING. There is a well-defined prejudice against the importation of anything "theatrical" into the pulpit. ... /.../kleiser/talks on talking/the dramatic element in speaking.htm<a href="/library/clement/the_instructor_paedagogus/chapter_vi_on_filthy_speaking.htm">On Filthy Speaking.</a> ... The Instructor: Book II. Chapter VI."On Filthy Speaking. From filthy speaking we ourselves must entirely abstain, and stop the ... /.../clement/the instructor paedagogus/chapter vi on filthy speaking.htm<a href="/library/arnobius/the_seven_books_of_arnobius_against_the_heathen/18_and_as_we_are.htm">And as we are Now Speaking of the Animals Sacrificed...</a> ... Book VII. 18 And as we are now speaking of the animals sacrificed? And as we are now speaking of the animals sacrificed, what ... /.../arnobius/the seven books of arnobius against the heathen/18 and as we are.htm<a href="/library/wesley/the_journal_of_john_wesley/remarkable_speaking_statue.htm">Remarkable Speaking Statue</a> ... Chapter 12. Wesley's Letter to an Editor; Impositions and Declarations; the Speaking Statue; Wesley's Pentecost Remarkable Speaking Statue. ... /.../wesley/the journal of john wesley/remarkable speaking statue.htm<a href="/library/wesley/the_journal_of_john_wesley/the_speaking_statue_again.htm">The Speaking Statue Again</a> ... Chapter 16. Windsor Park; Wesley as Art Critic; Glasgow and Perth; At 70, Wesley Preaches to 30,000 People The Speaking Statue Again. ... /.../wesley/the journal of john wesley/the speaking statue again.htm<a href="/library/pastor/the_pastor_books_first_second_third/commandment_second_on_avoiding_evil-speaking.htm">Commandment Second. On Avoiding Evil-Speaking, and on Giving Alms ...</a> ... The Pastor: Book Second."Commandments. Commandment Second. On Avoiding Evil-Speaking, and on Giving Alms in Simplicity. He said ... /.../commandment second on avoiding evil-speaking.htm<a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/s/speaking.htm">Speaking (376 Occurrences)</a> ... n.) of Speak. 2. (a.) Uttering speech; used for conveying speech; as, man is a speaking animal; a speaking tube. ... Standard Bible Encyclopedia. SPEAKING, EVIL. ... /s/speaking.htm - 34k<a href="/topical/e/evil-speaking.htm">Evil-speaking (5 Occurrences)</a> Evil-speaking. Evilspeaking, Evil-speaking. Evil-speakings . Easton's Bible Dictionary ... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. EVIL-SPEAKING. ... /e/evil-speaking.htm - 10k<a href="/topical/g/greek-speaking.htm">Greek-speaking (2 Occurrences)</a> Greek-speaking. Greeks, Greek-speaking. Green . Multi-Version Concordance Greek-speaking (2 Occurrences). Acts 6:1 About ... /g/greek-speaking.htm - 7k<a href="/topical/s/strange-speaking.htm">Strange-speaking (1 Occurrence)</a> Strange-speaking. Stranger's, Strange-speaking. Strangle . Multi-Version Concordance Strange-speaking (1 Occurrence). ... /s/strange-speaking.htm - 6k<a href="/topical/e/evilspeaking.htm">Evilspeaking</a> ... Christian character and the example of Christ. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. EVIL-SPEAKING. ev'-l-spek'-ing: Occurs twice in English ... /e/evilspeaking.htm - 9k<a href="/topical/b/blasphemy.htm">Blasphemy (15 Occurrences)</a> ... Easton's Bible Dictionary In the sense of speaking evil of God this word is found in Psalm 74:18; Isaiah 52:5; Romans 2:24; Revelation 13:1, 6; 16:9, 11, 21. ... /b/blasphemy.htm - 20k<a href="/topical/s/speech.htm">Speech (107 Occurrences)</a> ... 1. (n.) The faculty of uttering articulate sounds or words; the faculty of expressing thoughts by words or articulate sounds; the power of speaking. ... /s/speech.htm - 36k<a href="/topical/d/dialect.htm">Dialect (6 Occurrences)</a> ... Acts 2:6 But the rumour of this having spread, the multitude came together and were confounded, because each one heard them speaking in his own dialect. ... /d/dialect.htm - 8k<a href="/topical/m/mute.htm">Mute (29 Occurrences)</a> ... of birds. 3. (n.) The dung of birds. 4. (a.) Not speaking; uttering no sound; silent. 5. (a.) Incapable of speaking; dumb. 6. (a ... /m/mute.htm - 16k<a href="/topical/b/backbite.htm">Backbite</a> ... about tattling, calumniating; in Proverbs 25:23, secret talebearing or slandering; in Romans 1:30 and 2 Corinthians 12:20, evil-speaking, maliciously defaming ... /b/backbite.htm - 8k<a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/gift-of-tongues.html">What is the gift of speaking in tongues? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/tongues-Holy-Spirit.html">Is speaking in tongues evidence for having the Holy Spirit? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/praying-in-tongues.html">What is praying in tongues? Is praying in tongues a prayer language between a believer and God? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://clyx.com/term/speaking.htm">Speaking: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a> <a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div>Speaking (376 Occurrences)<a href="/matthew/6-7.htm">Matthew 6:7</a> In praying, don't use vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their much speaking. (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT)<a href="/matthew/9-18.htm">Matthew 9:18</a> While He was thus speaking, a Ruler came up and profoundly bowing said, "My daughter is just dead; but come and put your hand upon her and she will return to life." (WEY WBS YLT RSV)<a href="/matthew/10-20.htm">Matthew 10:20</a> for it is not you who will speak: it will be the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. (WEY YLT RSV NIV)<a href="/matthew/12-31.htm">Matthew 12:31</a> This is why I tell you that men may find forgiveness for every other sin and impious word, but that for impious speaking against the Holy Spirit they shall find no forgiveness. (WEY DBY YLT)<a href="/matthew/12-46.htm">Matthew 12:46</a> While he was yet speaking to the multitudes, behold, his mother and his brothers stood outside, seeking to speak to him. (WEB ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/matthew/13-34.htm">Matthew 13:34</a> All these things spake Jesus in similes to the multitudes, and without a simile he was not speaking to them, (YLT)<a href="/matthew/15-4.htm">Matthew 15:4</a> for God did command, saying, Honour thy father and mother; and, He who is speaking evil of father or mother -- let him die the death; (YLT)<a href="/matthew/15-31.htm">Matthew 15:31</a> so that the multitude wondered when they saw the mute speaking, injured whole, lame walking, and blind seeing-and they glorified the God of Israel. (WEB WEY ASV DBY YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/matthew/17-5.htm">Matthew 17:5</a> While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them. Behold, a voice came out of the cloud, saying, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to him." (WEB WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/matthew/17-13.htm">Matthew 17:13</a> Then the disciples understood that he spoke to them of John the Baptizer. (See RSV)<a href="/matthew/21-45.htm">Matthew 21:45</a> After listening to His parables the High Priests and the Pharisees perceived that He was speaking about them; (WEY NAS RSV)<a href="/matthew/22-15.htm">Matthew 22:15</a> Then went the Pharisees and held a council how they might ensnare him in speaking. (DBY)<a href="/matthew/22-43.htm">Matthew 22:43</a> He said to them, "How then does David in the Spirit call him Lord, saying, (See NIV)<a href="/matthew/26-47.htm">Matthew 26:47</a> While he was still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and clubs, from the chief priest and elders of the people. (WEB WEY DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/matthew/26-65.htm">Matthew 26:65</a> Then the chief priest rent his garments, saying, -- 'He hath spoken evil; what need have we yet of witnesses? lo, now ye heard his evil speaking; (YLT)<a href="/matthew/27-39.htm">Matthew 27:39</a> and those passing by were speaking evil of him, wagging their heads, (YLT)<a href="/mark/2-2.htm">Mark 2:2</a> and such numbers of people came together that there was no longer room for them even round the door. He was speaking His Message to them, (WEY YLT NAS)<a href="/mark/3-23.htm">Mark 3:23</a> He summoned them, and said to them in parables, "How can Satan cast out Satan? (See NAS)<a href="/mark/4-33.htm">Mark 4:33</a> And with many such similes he was speaking to them the word, as they were able to hear, (YLT NAS)<a href="/mark/4-34.htm">Mark 4:34</a> and without a simile he was not speaking to them, and by themselves, to his disciples he was expounding all. (YLT)<a href="/mark/5-35.htm">Mark 5:35</a> While he was still speaking, people came from the synagogue ruler's house saying, "Your daughter is dead. Why bother the Teacher any more?" (WEB WEY DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/mark/7-10.htm">Mark 7:10</a> for Moses said, Honour thy father and thy mother; and, He who is speaking evil of father or mother -- let him die the death; (YLT)<a href="/mark/7-22.htm">Mark 7:22</a> thefts, covetous desires, wickedness, deceit, arrogance, an evil eye, evil speaking, pride, foolishness; (YLT)<a href="/mark/7-35.htm">Mark 7:35</a> and immediately were his ears opened, and the string of his tongue was loosed, and he was speaking plain. (YLT NAS)<a href="/mark/8-32.htm">Mark 8:32</a> and openly he was speaking the word. And Peter having taken him aside, began to rebuke him, (YLT)<a href="/mark/12-13.htm">Mark 12:13</a> And they send to him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, that they might catch him in speaking. (DBY)<a href="/mark/12-36.htm">Mark 12:36</a> for David himself said speaking in the Holy Spirit, The Lord said to my Lord, Sit on my right hand until I put thine enemies as footstool of thy feet. (DBY NIV)<a href="/mark/13-11.htm">Mark 13:11</a> And when they may lead you, delivering up, be not anxious beforehand what ye may speak, nor premeditate, but whatever may be given to you in that hour, that speak ye, for it is not ye who are speaking, but the Holy Spirit. (YLT NIV)<a href="/mark/14-43.htm">Mark 14:43</a> Immediately, while he was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, came-and with him a multitude with swords and clubs, from the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders. (WEB WEY DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/mark/14-64.htm">Mark 14:64</a> Ye heard the evil speaking, what appeareth to you?' and they all condemned him to be worthy of death, (YLT)<a href="/mark/15-29.htm">Mark 15:29</a> And those passing by were speaking evil of him, shaking their heads, and saying, 'Ah, the thrower down of the sanctuary, and in three days the builder! (YLT)<a href="/mark/16-19.htm">Mark 16:19</a> The Lord, then, indeed, after speaking to them, was received up to the heaven, and sat on the right hand of God; (YLT)<a href="/luke/1-64.htm">Luke 1:64</a> and his mouth was opened presently, and his tongue, and he was speaking, praising God. (YLT)<a href="/luke/2-38.htm">Luke 2:38</a> and she, at that hour, having come in, was confessing, likewise, to the Lord, and was speaking concerning him, to all those looking for redemption in Jerusalem. (YLT)<a href="/luke/4-22.htm">Luke 4:22</a> All testified about him, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth, and they said, "Isn't this Joseph's son?" (See NAS)<a href="/luke/4-36.htm">Luke 4:36</a> and amazement came upon all, and they were speaking together, with one another, saying, 'What 'is' this word, that with authority and power he doth command the unclean spirits, and they come forth?' (YLT)<a href="/luke/5-4.htm">Luke 5:4</a> When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, "Put out into the deep, and let down your nets for a catch." (WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/luke/6-11.htm">Luke 6:11</a> and they were filled with madness, and were speaking with one another what they might do to Jesus. (YLT)<a href="/luke/7-1.htm">Luke 7:1</a> After he had finished speaking in the hearing of the people, he entered into Capernaum. (WEB)<a href="/luke/8-8.htm">Luke 8:8</a> But some of the seed falls into good ground, and grows up and yields a return of a hundred for one." While thus speaking, He cried aloud and said, "Listen, every one who has ears to listen with!" (WEY)<a href="/luke/8-49.htm">Luke 8:49</a> While He was still speaking, some one came to the Warden of the Synagogue from his house and said, "Your daughter is dead; trouble the Rabbi no further." (WEY DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/luke/9-11.htm">Luke 9:11</a> and the multitudes having known did follow him, and having received them, he was speaking to them concerning the reign of God, and those having need of service he cured. (YLT NAS)<a href="/luke/9-30.htm">Luke 9:30</a> And lo, two men were speaking together with him, who were Moses and Elijah, (YLT)<a href="/luke/9-31.htm">Luke 9:31</a> They came in glory, and kept speaking about His death, which He was so soon to undergo in Jerusalem. (WEY NAS)<a href="/luke/9-34.htm">Luke 9:34</a> But while he was thus speaking, there came a cloud which spread over them; and they were awe-struck when they had entered into the cloud. (WEY WBS YLT NIV)<a href="/luke/11-27.htm">Luke 11:27</a> And it came to pass, as he was speaking these things, a certain woman of the company lifted up her voice, and said to him, Blessed is the womb that bore thee, and the paps which nourished thee. (WBS)<a href="/luke/11-37.htm">Luke 11:37</a> And as he was speaking, a certain Pharisee besought him to dine with him: and he went in, and sat down to eat. (WBS YLT RSV NIV)<a href="/luke/11-53.htm">Luke 11:53</a> And in his speaking these things unto them, the scribes and the Pharisees began fearfully to urge and to press him to speak about many things, (YLT)<a href="/luke/14-7.htm">Luke 14:7</a> He spoke a parable to those who were invited, when he noticed how they chose the best seats, and said to them, (See NAS)<a href="/luke/19-28.htm">Luke 19:28</a> After thus speaking, He journeyed onward, proceeding up to Jerusalem. (WEY)<a href="/luke/22-47.htm">Luke 22:47</a> While he was still speaking, behold, a multitude, and he who was called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He came near to Jesus to kiss him. (WEB WEY DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/luke/22-60.htm">Luke 22:60</a> But Peter said, "Man, I don't know what you are talking about!" Immediately, while he was still speaking, a rooster crowed. (WEB DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/luke/22-65.htm">Luke 22:65</a> and many other things, speaking evilly, they spake in regard to him. (YLT)<a href="/luke/23-39.htm">Luke 23:39</a> And one of the evil-doers who were hanged, was speaking evil of him, saying, 'If thou be the Christ, save thyself and us.' (YLT)<a href="/luke/24-32.htm">Luke 24:32</a> And they said one to another, 'Was not our heart burning within us, as he was speaking to us in the way, and as he was opening up to us the Writings?' (YLT NAS)<a href="/luke/24-36.htm">Luke 24:36</a> And as they were thus speaking, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith to them, Peace be to you. (WBS YLT)<a href="/john/1-37.htm">John 1:37</a> And the two disciples heard him speaking, and followed Jesus. (DBY YLT)<a href="/john/2-21.htm">John 2:21</a> But He was speaking of the Sanctuary of His body. (WEY NAS)<a href="/john/4-26.htm">John 4:26</a> Jesus saith to her, 'I am 'he', who am speaking to thee.' (YLT)<a href="/john/4-27.htm">John 4:27</a> At this, his disciples came. They marveled that he was speaking with a woman; yet no one said, "What are you looking for?" or, "Why do you speak with her?" (WEB ASV YLT NAS)<a href="/john/4-42.htm">John 4:42</a> They said to the woman, "Now we believe, not because of your speaking; for we have heard for ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Savior of the world." (WEB ASV YLT)<a href="/john/7-13.htm">John 7:13</a> no one, however, was speaking freely about him, through fear of the Jews. (YLT NAS)<a href="/john/7-17.htm">John 7:17</a> If anyone desires to do his will, he will know about the teaching, whether it is from God, or if I am speaking from myself. (WEB RSV)<a href="/john/7-18.htm">John 7:18</a> He who is speaking from himself his own glory doth seek, but he who is seeking the glory of him who sent him, this one is true, and unrighteousness is not in him; (YLT)<a href="/john/7-26.htm">John 7:26</a> But here he is, speaking openly and boldly, and they say nothing to him! Can the Rulers really have ascertained that this man is the Christ? (WEY NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/john/8-25.htm">John 8:25</a> "You--who are you?" they asked. "How is it that I am speaking to you at all?" replied Jesus. (WEY)<a href="/john/8-27.htm">John 8:27</a> They did not perceive that He was speaking to them of the Father. (WEY NAS)<a href="/john/8-30.htm">John 8:30</a> As he is speaking these things, many believed in him; (YLT)<a href="/john/8-55.htm">John 8:55</a> and ye have not known Him, and I have known Him, and if I say that I have not known Him, I shall be like you -- speaking falsely; but I have known Him, and His word I keep; (YLT)<a href="/john/9-6.htm">John 9:6</a> After thus speaking, He spat on the ground, and then, kneading the dust and spittle into clay, He smeared the clay over the man's eyes and said to him, (WEY)<a href="/john/9-37.htm">John 9:37</a> "You have seen Him," said Jesus; "and not only so: He is now speaking to you." (WEY YLT NIV)<a href="/john/10-6.htm">John 10:6</a> This similitude spake Jesus to them, and they knew not what the things were that he was speaking to them; (YLT)<a href="/john/10-33.htm">John 10:33</a> The Jews answered him, saying, 'For a good work we do not stone thee, but for evil speaking, and because thou, being a man, dost make thyself God.' (YLT)<a href="/john/11-13.htm">John 11:13</a> but Jesus had spoken about his death, but they thought that about the repose of sleep he speaketh. (See NAS NIV)<a href="/john/11-43.htm">John 11:43</a> After speaking thus, He called out in a loud voice, "Lazarus, come out." (WEY)<a href="/john/12-36.htm">John 12:36</a> While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become children of light." Jesus said these things, and he departed and hid himself from them. (See NIV)<a href="/john/13-18.htm">John 13:18</a> I am not speaking of all of you. I know whom I have chosen, but things are as they are in order that the Scripture may be fulfilled, which says, 'He who eats my bread has lifted up his heel against me.' (WEY RSV)<a href="/john/13-21.htm">John 13:21</a> After speaking thus Jesus was troubled in spirit and said with deep earnestness, "In most solemn truth I tell you that one of you will betray me." (WEY)<a href="/john/13-22.htm">John 13:22</a> the disciples were looking, therefore, one at another, doubting concerning whom he speaketh. (See NAS)<a href="/john/13-24.htm">John 13:24</a> Simon Peter, then, doth beckon to this one, to inquire who he may be concerning whom he speaketh, (See NAS)<a href="/john/16-25.htm">John 16:25</a> These things in similitudes I have spoken to you, but there cometh an hour when no more in similitudes will I speak to you, but freely of the Father, will tell you. (See NIV)<a href="/john/16-29.htm">John 16:29</a> His disciples say to him, 'Lo, now freely thou dost speak, and no similitude speakest thou; (See NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/john/19-10.htm">John 19:10</a> Pilate therefore said to him, "Aren't you speaking to me? Don't you know that I have power to release you, and have power to crucify you?" (WEB)<a href="/john/20-14.htm">John 20:14</a> While she was speaking, she turned round and saw Jesus standing there, but did not recognize Him. (WEY)<a href="/john/21-19.htm">John 21:19</a> This He said to indicate the kind of death by which that disciple would bring glory to God; and after speaking thus He said to him, "Follow me." (WEY)<a href="/acts/1-3.htm">Acts 1:3</a> To these he also showed himself alive after he suffered, by many proofs, appearing to them over a period of forty days, and speaking about God's Kingdom. (WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/acts/2-6.htm">Acts 2:6</a> When this sound was heard, the multitude came together, and were bewildered, because everyone heard them speaking in his own language. (WEB ASV DBY YLT RSV NIV)<a href="/acts/2-7.htm">Acts 2:7</a> And all were amazed and wondered, saying, Behold, are not all these who are speaking Galilaeans? (DBY YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/acts/2-11.htm">Acts 2:11</a> Cretans and Arabians: we hear them speaking in our languages the mighty works of God!" (WEB WEY ASV DBY YLT NAS)<a href="/acts/4-1.htm">Acts 4:1</a> And as they were speaking to the people, the priests and captain of the temple and the Sadducees came upon them, (DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/acts/4-17.htm">Acts 4:17</a> But to prevent the matter spreading any further among the people, let us stop them by threats from speaking in the future in this name to any one whatever." (WEY)<a href="/acts/4-18.htm">Acts 4:18</a> So they recalled the Apostles, and ordered them altogether to give up speaking or teaching in the name of Jesus. (WEY)<a href="/acts/4-20.htm">Acts 4:20</a> As for us, what we have seen and heard we cannot help speaking about." (WEY DBY NAS NIV)<a href="/acts/4-31.htm">Acts 4:31</a> And they having prayed, the place was shaken in which they were gathered together, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and were speaking the word of God with freedom, (YLT)<a href="/acts/6-10.htm">Acts 6:10</a> and they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit with which he was speaking; (YLT NAS)<a href="/acts/6-11.htm">Acts 6:11</a> Then they suborned men, saying, We have heard him speaking blasphemous words against Moses and God. (DBY YLT)<a href="/acts/6-13.htm">Acts 6:13</a> and set up false witnesses who said, "This man never stops speaking blasphemous words against this holy place and the law. (WEB WEY DBY NIV)<a href="/acts/7-38.htm">Acts 7:38</a> This is he who was in the assembly in the wilderness, with the messenger who is speaking to him in the mount Sinai, and with our fathers who did receive the living oracles to give to us; (YLT NAS)<a href="/acts/7-44.htm">Acts 7:44</a> Our fathers had the tabernacle of witness in the wilderness, as he had appointed, speaking unto Moses, that he should make it according to the fashion that he had seen. (KJV WBS YLT)<a href="/acts/8-34.htm">Acts 8:34</a> "Pray, of whom is the Prophet speaking?" inquired the eunuch; "of himself or of some one else?" 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