Luke 21:13

13 This will be your chance to tell the Good News.

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 There will be terrible earthquakes, famines, and plagues everywhere; there will be strange and terrifying things coming from the sky.

12 Before all these things take place, however, you will be arrested and persecuted; you will be handed over to be tried in synagogues and be put in prison; you will be brought before kings and rulers for my sake.

13 This will be your chance to tell the Good News.

14 Make up your minds ahead of time not to worry about how you will defend yourselves,

15 because I will give you such words and wisdom that none of your enemies will be able to refute or contradict what you say.