John 12:49 - Revised Standard Version CI

For I have not spoken on my own authority; the Father who sent me has himself given me commandment what to say and what to speak.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

This is because I have never spoken on My own authority or of My own accord or as self-appointed, but the Father Who sent Me has Himself given Me orders [concerning] what to say and what to tell. [Deut. 18:18, 19.]

American Standard Version (1901)

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.

Common English Bible

I don’t speak on my own, but the Father who sent me commanded me regarding what I should speak and say.

Catholic Public Domain Version

For I am not speaking from myself, but from the Father who sent me. He gave a commandment to me as to what I should say and how I should speak.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

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

John 12:49 Cross References