Luke 12:11 bbe — And when they take you before the Synagogues and the authorities and the rulers, take no thought about what answers you…

Bible in Basic English

"And when they take you before the Synagogues and the authorities and the rulers, take no thought about what answers you will give, or what you will say:"

— Luke 12:11, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 12 — Context

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And I say to you that to everyone who gives witness to me before men, the Son of man will give witness before the angels of God.

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But if anyone says before men that he has no knowledge of me, I will say that I have no knowledge of him before the angels of God.

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And if anyone says a word against the Son of man, he will have forgiveness: but for him who says evil words against the Holy Spirit, there will be no forgiveness.

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And when they take you before the Synagogues and the authorities and the rulers, take no thought about what answers you will give, or what you will say:

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For the Holy Spirit will make clear to you in that very hour what to say.

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And one of the people said to him, Master, give an order to my brother to make division of the heritage with me.

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But he said, Man, who made me a judge or a maker of decisions for you?

Luke 12:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 12:11 say?
Luke 12:11 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And when they take you before the Synagogues and the authorities and the rulers, take no thought about what answers you will give, or what you will say:”
Where is Luke 12:11 in the Bible?
Luke 12:11 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 12, verse 11.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 12:11.
What translation should I read Luke 12:11 in?
Luke 12:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 12:11?
Luke 12:11 reads (BBE): “And when they take you before the Synagogues and the authorities and the rulers, take no thought about what answers you will give, or what you will say:” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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