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Luke 12:10

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 12:10 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And every one who shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but unto him that blasphemeth against the Holy Spirit it shall not be forgiven.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And every one who shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but unto him that blasphemeth against the Holy Spirit it shall not be forgiven.
Luke 12:10 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 12

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
7But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not: ye are of more value than many sparrows.
8And I say unto you, Every one who shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God:
9but he that denieth me in the presence of men shall be denied in the presence of the angels of God.
10And every one who shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but unto him that blasphemeth against the Holy Spirit it shall not be forgiven.
11And when they bring you before the synagogues, and the rulers, and the authorities, be not anxious how or what ye shall answer, or what ye shall say:
12for the Holy Spirit shall teach you in that very hour what ye ought to say.
13And one out of the multitude said unto him, Teacher, bid my brother divide the inheritance with me.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And whosoever shall speak a word against the son of man, it shall be forgiven him, etc.] These words, though introduced by Luke among the sayings of Christ, recorded in Matt. 10 yet were said by Christ, on occasion of the Pharisees, ascribing his works to diabolical influence and assistance, (see Gill on “<401232>Matthew 12:32”) but unto him that blasphemeth against the Holy Ghost; as the Pharisees did, by charging the miracles of Christ with being done by the help of the devil, when they were wrought by the finger of the Spirit: it shall not be forgiven. The Ethiopic version adds at the close of this verse, as in Matthew, “neither in this world, nor in that which is to come”.”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Son of man . . . Holy Ghost--(See on Mat 12:31-32).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the notes at Matthew 12:32. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“And whosoever - As if he had said, Yet the denying me in some degree, may, upon true repentance, be forgiven; but if it rise so high as that of the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost, it shall never be forgiven, neither is there place for repentance. Mat 12:31; Mar 3:28. Luke 12:11”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“12:10 The Holy Spirit draws people to God. One who blasphemes the Holy Spirit rejects his testimony about Jesus and so rejects God. This is the unpardonable sin (see study notes on Matt 12:31-32).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Luk 23:34; Mat 12:31, Mat 12:32; Mar 3:28, Mar 3:29; Ti1 1:13; Heb 6:4-8, Heb 10:26-31; Jo1 5:16 Luke 12:11”
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