John 12:49
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordFor 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.
— John 12:49, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
For I spoke not from myself, but the Father who sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak.
American Standard Version (ASV)
For I spake not from myself; but the Father that sent me, he hath given me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
because I spake not from myself, but the Father who sent me, He did give me a command, what I may say, and what I may speak,