John 12:49
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.
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English Standard Version
For I have not spoken on my own authority, but the Father who sent me has himself given me a commandment--what to say and what to speak.
New International Version
For I did not speak of my own accord, but the Father who sent me commanded me what to say and how to say it.
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