Luke 21:14

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

So make up your mind not to worry beforehand how to defend yourselves.

American Standard Version (1901)

Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate beforehand how to answer:

Bible in Basic English

So take care not to be troubled before the time comes, about what answers you will give:

Douay-Rheims 1899

Lay it up therefore into your hearts, not to meditate before how you shall answer:

Free Bible Version

So make up your mind beforehand not to worry about how to defend yourselves,

Geneva Bible 1599

Lay it vp therefore in your heartes, that ye cast not before hand, what ye shall answere.

King James (Authorized) Version

Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer:

One Unity Resource Bible

Settle it therefore in your hearts not to meditate beforehand how to answer,

Translation for Translators

So determine within yourselves not to be worrying before that happens what you will say to defend yourselves,

Unlocked Literal Bible

Therefore resolve in your hearts not to prepare your defense ahead of time,

Noah Webster Bible

Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer.

World English Bible

Settle it therefore in your hearts not to meditate beforehand how to answer,

Young's Literal Translation

'Settle, then, to your hearts, not to meditate beforehand to reply,

Context

Witnessing to All Nations

¹³This will be your opportunity to serve as witnesses.¹⁴So make up your mind not to worry beforehand how to defend yourselves.¹⁵For I will give you speech and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.

Sermons

Manifest Presence of God - Part 12

Walter Beuttler

The Indwelling Master

Richard E. Bieber

Summary

In this verse, Jesus assures his disciples that they do not need to worry about what to say when they are brought before authorities for their faith. He promises to give them wisdom and words that their adversaries will not be able to resist or contradict. This verse highlights the importance of relying on the Holy Spirit for guidance and courage in times of persecution, showing that God will equip His followers to boldly testify for Him even in the face of opposition.