Luke 21:16 cpdv — And you will be handed over by your parents, and brothers, and relatives, and friends. And they will bring about the de…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And you will be handed over by your parents, and brothers, and relatives, and friends. And they will bring about the death of some of you. "

— Luke 21:16, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 21 — Context

13

And this will be an opportunity for you to give testimony.

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Therefore, set this in your hearts: that you should not consider in advance how you might respond.

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For I will give to you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries will not be able to resist or contradict.

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And you will be handed over by your parents, and brothers, and relatives, and friends. And they will bring about the death of some of you.

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And you will be hated by all because of my name.

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And yet, not a hair of your head will perish.

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By your patience, you shall possess your souls.

Luke 21:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 21:16 say?
Luke 21:16 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And you will be handed over by your parents, and brothers, and relatives, and friends. And they will bring about the death of some of you. ”
Where is Luke 21:16 in the Bible?
Luke 21:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 21, verse 16.
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 21:16.
What translation should I read Luke 21:16 in?
Luke 21:16 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 21:16?
Luke 21:16 reads (CPDV): “And you will be handed over by your parents, and brothers, and relatives, and friends. And they will bring about the death of some of you. ” 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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