12 8 'I tell you this: everyone who acknowledges me before men, the Son of Man will acknowledge before the angels of God; 12 9 but he who disowns me before men will be disowned before the angels of God. 12 10 'Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will receive forgiveness; but for him who slanders the Holy Spirit there will be no forgiveness. 12 11 'When you are brought before synagogues and state authorities, do not begin worrying about how you will conduct your defence or what you will say. 12 12 For when the time comes the Holy Spirit will instruct you what to say.'