Luke 21:13

13 You'll end up on the witness stand, called to testify.

Luke 21:13 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 21:13

And it shall turn to you for a testimony.
] By this means they would have an opportunity of leaving their testimony for Christ before kings and rulers; and what they should meet with from them, would be a means of strengthening and confirming them in the truths of the Gospel; and be a proof and evidence to them of the certainty of the above things Christ had said should be accomplished; as well as be for a testimony against the rulers and governors, Jews, and Gentiles, before whom they should be convened; see ( Matthew 10:18 ) .

Luke 21:13 In-Context

11 Huge earthquakes will occur in various places. There will be famines. You'll think at times that the very sky is falling.
12 "But before any of this happens, they'll arrest you, hunt you down, and drag you to court and jail. It will go from bad to worse, dog-eat-dog, everyone at your throat because you carry my name.
13 You'll end up on the witness stand, called to testify.
14 Make up your mind right now not to worry about it.
15 I'll give you the words and wisdom that will reduce all your accusers to stammers and stutters.
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