Mark 13:9

9 "But be on your guard; for they will 1deliver you to the courts, and you will be flogged 2in the synagogues, and you will stand before governors and kings for My sake, as a testimony to them.

Mark 13:9 In-Context

7 "When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be frightened; those things must take place; but that is not yet the end.
8 "For nation will rise up against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be earthquakes in various places; there will also be famines. These things are merely the beginning of birth pangs.
9 "But be on your guard; for they will deliver you to the courts, and you will be flogged in the synagogues, and you will stand before governors and kings for My sake, as a testimony to them.
10 "The gospel must first be preached to all the nations.
11 "When they arrest you and hand you over, do not worry beforehand about what you are to say, but say whatever is given you in that hour; for it is not you who speak, but it is the Holy Spirit.

Cross References 2

Footnotes 2

  • [a]. Lit "look to yourselves"
  • [b]. Or "Sanhedrin" or "Council"
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