Luke 21:13-15
New English Translation
13 This will be a time for you to serve as witnesses.[a] 14 Therefore be resolved[b] not to rehearse[c] ahead of time how to make your defense. 15 For I will give you the words[d] along with the wisdom[e] that none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict.
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- Luke 21:13 tn Grk “This will turn out to you for [a] testimony.”
- Luke 21:14 tn Grk “determine in your hearts.”
- Luke 21:14 tn This term could refer to rehearsing a speech or a dance. On its syntax, see BDF §392.2.
- Luke 21:15 tn Grk “a mouth.” It is a metonymy and refers to the reply the Lord will give to them.
- Luke 21:15 tn Grk “and wisdom.”
Luke 21:13-15
New International Version
13 And so you will bear testimony to me.(A) 14 But make up your mind not to worry beforehand how you will defend yourselves.(B) 15 For I will give you(C) words and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.
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