John 12:49

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I have not spoken on My own, but the Father who sent Me has commanded Me what to say and how to say it.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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.

World English Bible (WEB)

For{G3754} I{G1473} have{G2980} not{G3756} spoken{G2980}{(G5656)} of{G1537} myself{G1683}; but{G235} the Father{G3962} which sent{G3992}{(G5660)} me{G3165}, he{G846} gave{G1325}{(G5656)} me{G3427} a commandment{G1785}, what{G5101} I should say{G2036}{(G5632)}, and{G2532} what{G5101} I should speak{G2980}{(G5661)}.

Strong's King James

Because I didn't speak from Myself, but rather the Father who sent Me gives Me a commandment, what I may tell and what I may speak.

The F.O.G

[49] I don't speak on My own authority. The Father who sent Me has commanded Me what to say and how to say it.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

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,

Young's Literal Translation

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