John 12:49

For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak.

For I have not spoken [`spake not' elaleesa (G2980 )] of [ ex (G1537 )] myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak.

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⁴⁹ For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak.

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John 12:49