Persecution of Disciples

21:10 Then he said to them, “Nation will rise up in arms26 against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. 21:11 There will be great earthquakes, and famines27 and plagues in various places, and there will be terrifying sights28 and great signs29 from heaven. 21:12 But before all this,30 they will seize31 you and persecute you, handing you over to the synagogues32 and prisons. You33 will be brought before kings and governors because of my name. 21:13 This will be a time for you to serve as witnesses.34 21:14 Therefore be resolved35 not to rehearse36 ahead of time how to make your defense. 21:15 For I will give you the words37 along with the wisdom38 that none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict. 21:16 You will be betrayed even by parents,39 brothers, relatives,40 and friends, and they will have some of you put to death. 21:17 You will be hated by everyone because of my name.41 21:18 Yet42 not a hair of your head will perish.43 21:19 By your endurance44 you will gain45 your lives.46