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10 First the gospel must be preached to all nations. 11 When they arrest you and hand you over for trial,[a] do not worry about what to speak. But say whatever is given you at that time,[b] for it is not you speaking, but the Holy Spirit. 12 Brother will hand over brother to death, and a father his child. Children will rise against[c] parents and have them put to death.

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Footnotes

  1. Mark 13:11 tn Or “hand you over into custody,” in particular “as a t.t. of police and courts ‘hand over into [the] custody [of]’” (BDAG 762 s.v. παραδίδωμι 1.b). In context some sort of trial is implied (cf. Luke 12:11).
  2. Mark 13:11 tn Grk “in that hour.”
  3. Mark 13:12 tn Or “will rebel against.”

10 And the gospel must first be preached to all nations. 11 Whenever you are arrested and brought to trial, do not worry beforehand about what to say. Just say whatever is given you at the time, for it is not you speaking, but the Holy Spirit.(A)

12 “Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child. Children will rebel against their parents and have them put to death.(B)

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