Translations
Modern
When you are brought before synagogues, rulers, and authorities, do not worry about how to defend yourselves or what to say.
Traditional
And when they bring you unto the synagogues, and unto magistrates, and powers, take ye no thought how or what thing ye shall answer, or what ye shall say:
Literal
And when they bring you in before the synagogues and the rulers and the authorities, do not be anxious about how or what you may reply in defense, or what you may say.
Latin
Cum autem inducent vos in synagogas, et ad magistratus, et potestates, nolite solliciti esse qualiter, aut quid respondeatis, aut quid dicatis.
Original
Greek
English
When you are brought before synagogues, rulers, and authorities, do not worry about how to defend yourselves or what to say.
Notes
brought before synagogues: Jesus predicted persecution from Jews in the synagogues and from Gentile rulers and authorities. Paul and other apostles faced both kinds of persecution throughout Acts.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Woes and Parables with Phariseesc. AD 29
Parallels
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Luke, Gospel of
Topics
Christian Minister: Promises To, Joys of Going to Court Going to Jail Inspiration: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Discourses to his Disciples (In Galilee) Magistrate: An officer of Civil Law Synagogue: Primarily an Assembly of Jews and God-Fearers: Constitutes a Court of Justice Synagogues: Offenders Were often: Given up To, for Trial The Apostles: Instructed by the Spirit to Answer Adversaries Wisdom: Spiritual, from God