Luke 21:13

13 This will turn out to you for a [time of] witness.

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 great earthquakes and famines and plagues in [various] places. There will be terrible sights and great signs from heaven.

12 "But before all these [things], they will lay their hands on you and will persecute [you], handing [you] over to the synagogues and prisons. You will be brought before kings and governors because of my name.

13 This will turn out to you for a [time of] witness.

14 {Therefore make up your minds} not to prepare in advance to speak in your own defense,

15 for I will give you a mouth and wisdom that all your opponents will not be able to resist or contradict.