Luk 21:12-15 | NET2full | STEP | But before all this , they will seize you and persecute you, handing you over to the synagogues and prisons . You will be brought before kings and governors because of my name .

Luke 21:12-15

12 But before all this, ^{▼▼sn But before all this. Another note of timing is present, this one especially important in understanding the sequence in the discourse. Before the things noted in vv. 8-11 are the events of vv. 12-19.} they will seize ^{▼▼tn Grk “will lay their hands on you.”} you and persecute you, handing you over to the synagogues ^{▼▼sn Some of the persecution is of Jewish origin (the synagogues). Some fulfillment of this can be seen in Acts. See the note on synagogues in 4:15.} and prisons. You ^{▼▼tn Because of the length and complexity of the Greek sentence, a new sentence was started here in the translation.} will be brought before kings and governors because of my name. 13 This will be a time for you to serve as witnesses. ^{▼▼tn Grk “This will turn out to you for [a] testimony.”} 14 Therefore be resolved ^{▼▼tn Grk “determine in your hearts.”} not to rehearse ^{▼▼tn This term could refer to rehearsing a speech or a dance. On its syntax, see BDF §392.2.} ahead of time how to make your defense. 15 For I will give you the words ^{▼▼tn Grk “a mouth.” It is a metonymy and refers to the reply the Lord will give to them.} along with the wisdom ^{▼▼tn Grk “and wisdom.”} that none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict.