Luke 21:12

King James Version:

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But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute [you], delivering [you] up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name's sake.

Complete Jewish Bible:

But before all this, they will arrest you and persecute you, handing you over to the synagogues and prisons; and you will be brought before kings and governors. This will all be on account of me,

Berean Standard Bible:

But before all this, they will seize you and persecute you. On account of My name they will deliver you to the synagogues and prisons, and they will bring you before kings and governors.

American Standard Version:

But before all these things, they shall lay their hands on you, and shall persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and prisons, bringing you before kings and governors for my name’s sake.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

But^{G1161} before^{G4253} all^{G537} these^{G5130}, they shall lay^{G1911} their^{G846} hands^{G5495} on^{G1909} you^{G5209}, and^{G2532} persecute^{G1377} you, delivering^{G3860} you up^{G1519} to the synagogues^{G4864}, and^{G2532} into prisons^{G5438}, being brought^{G71} before^{G1909} kings^{G935} and^{G2532} rulers^{G2232} for^{G1752} my^{G3450} name's^{G3686} sake^{G1752}.

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Commentary for Luke 21:12

Luke 21:12 is part of Jesus' discourse on the end times, often referred to as the Olivet Discourse, which is also recorded in the Gospels of Matthew and Mark. In this verse, Jesus is warning his disciples about the persecution they will face before the fulfillment of end-time prophecies. The historical context of this verse is set during the final week of Jesus' life, as he is in Jerusalem for the Passover festival.

The themes of Luke 21:12 include persecution, suffering for one's faith, and the courage to bear witness to Jesus ("for my name's sake"). Jesus foretells that his followers will be arrested ("they shall lay their hands on you") and subjected to judicial proceedings ("being brought before kings and rulers"), indicating the official nature of their persecution. The mention of "synagogues" and "prisons" suggests that the persecution will be both religious and civil in nature, with the former likely referring to Jewish authorities and the latter to Roman officials.

This verse speaks to the reality that Christians, from the earliest days of the faith, have faced imprisonment, trials, and even martyrdom for their beliefs. It serves as a reminder of the cost of discipleship and the commitment required to follow Christ, even in the face of severe opposition. The verse also foreshadows the spread of Christianity beyond Jewish circles into the broader Roman world, where Christians would indeed stand trial for their faith, as historically documented in the Acts of the Apostles and early Christian writings.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G1161
   There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: δέ
   Transliteration: dé
   Pronunciation: deh
   Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
   
2. Strong's Number: G4253
   There are 48 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πρό
   Transliteration: pró
   Pronunciation: pro
   Description: a primary preposition; "fore", i.e. in front of, prior (figuratively, superior) to:--above, ago, before, or ever. In the comparative, it retains the same significations.
   
3. Strong's Number: G537
   There are 102 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἅπας
   Transliteration: hápas
   Pronunciation: hap'-as
   Description: from Α (as a particle of union) and πᾶς; absolutely all or (singular) every one:--all (things), every (one), whole.
   
4. Strong's Number: G5130
   There are 68 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: τούτων
   Transliteration: toútōn
   Pronunciation: too'-tone
   Description: genitive case plural masculine or neuter of οὗτος; of (from or concerning) these (persons or things):--such, their, these (things), they, this sort, those.
   
5. Strong's Number: G1911
   There are 18 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐπιβάλλω
   Transliteration: epibállō
   Pronunciation: ep-ee-bal'-lo
   Description: from ἐπί and βάλλω; to throw upon (literal or figurative, transitive or reflexive; usually with more or less force); specially (with ἑαυτοῦ implied) to reflect; impersonally, to belong to:--beat into, cast (up-)on, fall, lay (on), put (unto), stretch forth, think on.
   
6. Strong's Number: G846
   There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: αὐτός
   Transliteration: autós
   Pronunciation: ow-tos'
   Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
   
7. Strong's Number: G5495
   There are 171 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: χείρ
   Transliteration: cheír
   Pronunciation: khire
   Description: perhaps from the base of χειμών in the sense of its congener the base of χάσμα (through the idea of hollowness for grasping); the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by Hebraism) a means or instrument):--hand.
   
8. Strong's Number: G1909
   There are 790 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐπί
   Transliteration: epí
   Pronunciation: ep-ee'
   Description: a primary preposition; properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.:--about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, X have charge of, (be-, (where-))fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-)on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), with. In compounds it retains essentially the same import, at, upon, etc. (literally or figuratively).
   
9. Strong's Number: G5209
   There are 388 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὑμᾶς
   Transliteration: hymâs
   Pronunciation: hoo-mas'
   Description: accusative case of ὑμεῖς; you (as the objective of a verb or preposition):--ye, you (+ -ward), your (+ own).
   
10. Strong's Number: G2532
    There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καί
    Transliteration: kaí
    Pronunciation: kahee
    Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
    
11. Strong's Number: G1377
    There are 43 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: διώκω
    Transliteration: diṓkō
    Pronunciation: dee-o'-ko
    Description: a prolonged (and causative) form of a primary verb (to flee; compare the base of δειλός and διάκονος); to pursue (literally or figuratively); by implication, to persecute:--ensue, follow (after), given to, (suffer) persecute(-ion), press forward.
    
12. Strong's Number: G3860
    There are 118 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: παραδίδωμι
    Transliteration: paradídōmi
    Pronunciation: par-ad-id'-o-mee
    Description: from παρά and δίδωμι; to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit:--betray, bring forth, cast, commit, deliver (up), give (over, up), hazard, put in prison, recommend.
    
13. Strong's Number: G1519
    There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἰς
    Transliteration: eis
    Pronunciation: ice
    Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
    
14. Strong's Number: G4864
    There are 57 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: συναγωγή
    Transliteration: synagōgḗ
    Pronunciation: soon-ag-o-gay'
    Description: from (the reduplicated form of) συνάγω; an assemblage of persons; specially, a Jewish "synagogue" (the meeting or the place); by analogy, a Christian church:--assembly, congregation, synagogue.
    
15. Strong's Number: G5438
    There are 45 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: φυλακή
    Transliteration: phylakḗ
    Pronunciation: foo-lak-ay'
    Description: from φυλάσσω; a guarding or (concretely, guard), the act, the person; figuratively, the place, the condition, or (specially), the time (as a division of day or night), literally or figuratively:--cage, hold, (im-)prison(-ment), ward, watch.
    
16. Strong's Number: G71
    There are 97 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἄγω
    Transliteration: ágō
    Pronunciation: ag'-o
    Description: a primary verb; properly, to lead; by implication, to bring, drive, (reflexively) go, (specially) pass (time), or (figuratively) induce:--be, bring (forth), carry, (let) go, keep, lead away, be open.
    
17. Strong's Number: G935
    There are 107 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: βασιλεύς
    Transliteration: basileús
    Pronunciation: bas-il-yooce'
    Description: probably from βάσις (through the notion of a foundation of power); a sovereign (abstractly, relatively, or figuratively):--king.
    
18. Strong's Number: G2232
    There are 21 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἡγεμών
    Transliteration: hēgemṓn
    Pronunciation: hayg-em-ohn'
    Description: from ἡγέομαι; a leader, i.e. chief person (or figuratively, place) of a province:--governor, prince, ruler.
    
19. Strong's Number: G1752
    There are 23 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἕνεκα
    Transliteration: héneka
    Pronunciation: hi'-nek-en
    Description: of uncertain affinity; on account of:--because, for (cause, sake), (where-)fore, by reason of, that.
    
20. Strong's Number: G3450
    There are 471 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μοῦ
    Transliteration: moû
    Pronunciation: moo
    Description: the simpler form of ἐμοῦ; of me:--I, me, mine (own), my.
    
21. Strong's Number: G3686
    There are 214 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὄνομα
    Transliteration: ónoma
    Pronunciation: on'-om-ah
    Description: from a presumed derivative of the base of γινώσκω (compare ὀνίνημι); a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character):--called, (+ sur-)name(-d).