NET Bible
"Therefore be resolved not to rehearse ahead of time how to make your defense."
— Luke 21:14, NET Bible
“Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer:”
“Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate beforehand how to answer: ”
“Settle it therefore in your hearts not to meditate beforehand how to answer,”
“Lay it up therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before how you shall answer:”
“So take care not to be troubled before the time comes, about what answers you will give:”
“Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer:”
There will be great earthquakes, and famines and plagues in various places, and there will be terrifying sights and great signs from heaven.
But before all this, they will seize you and persecute you, handing you over to the synagogues and prisons. You will be brought before kings and governors because of my name.
This will be a time for you to serve as witnesses.
Therefore be resolved not to rehearse ahead of time how to make your defense.
For I will give you the words along with the wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict.
You will be betrayed even by parents, brothers, relatives, and friends, and they will have some of you put to death.
You will be hated by everyone because of my name.