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Luke 12:10
And everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus delivers this teaching to his disciples, bracketed by warnings about denying him before men (Luke 12:9) and instructions for facing synagogues and authorities (Luke 12:11).
The words — The text highlights ἐρεῖ (erei), meaning "will speak," and λόγον (logon), meaning "a word," to define the limited scope of speech directed against the Son of Man.
The thread — This statement runs parallel to Matthew 12:31 on the unforgivable blasphemy against the Spirit, contrasts with 1 John 5:16 on sins that do not lead to death, and echoes Paul’s past blasphemy in 1 Timothy 1:13.
Why it lands — It establishes a hard boundary between forgivable human speech against Jesus and the irreversible rejection of the Spirit’s work, requiring readers to recognize the gravity of opposing divine revelation.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but unto him that blasphemeth against the Holy Ghost it shall not be forgiven.
Cross-references
- Matthew 12:31 Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven.
- 1 John 5:16 If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he should ask God, who will give life to those who commit this kind of sin. There is a sin that leads to death; I am not saying he should ask regarding that sin.
- 1 Timothy 1:13 I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violent man; yet because I had acted in ignorance and unbelief, I was shown mercy.
- Mark 3:28 Truly I tell you, the sons of men will be forgiven all sins and blasphemies, as many as they utter.
- Hebrews 6:4 It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit,
- Hebrews 10:26 If we deliberately go on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no further sacrifice for sins remains,
- Luke 23:34 Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots.