John 3:34

God giveth not him the Spirit by measure — As he did to the prophets, but immeasurably. Hence he speaketh the words of God in the most perfect manner.

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For He whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God; for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto Him.
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³⁴ For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him.

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John 3:34