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href="/bsb/luke/21.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/luke/21.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />And so you will bear testimony to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/luke/21.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />But this will be your opportunity to tell them about me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/luke/21.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />This will be your opportunity to bear witness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/luke/21.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />This will be your opportunity to serve as witnesses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/21.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />It will result to you for a testimony.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/luke/21.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And it shall turn to you for a testimony.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/luke/21.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But it will turn out for you as an occasion for testimony.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/luke/21.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />It will lead to an opportunity for your testimony.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/luke/21.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220It will lead to an opportunity for your testimony.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/luke/21.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“It will lead to an opportunity for your testimony.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/luke/21.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />It will result in an opportunity for your testimony.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/luke/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />This will be a time <i>and</i> an opportunity for you to testify [about Me].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/luke/21.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />This will give you an opportunity to bear witness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/luke/21.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />It will lead to an opportunity for you to witness. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/luke/21.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />It shall turn out unto you for a testimony.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/luke/21.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But this will be your chance to tell about your faith. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/luke/21.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />It shall turn unto you for a testimony.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/luke/21.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />It will be your opportunity to testify to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/luke/21.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />This will be your chance to tell the Good News. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/luke/21.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />It will give you an opportunity to testify. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/luke/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />This will be your opportunity to serve as witnesses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/luke/21.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />This will be a time for you to serve as witnesses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/luke/21.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />It will turn out as a testimony for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/luke/21.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And it shall turn to you for a testimony.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/21.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />In the end all this will be evidence of your fidelity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/luke/21.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />It will turn out as a testimony for you. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/luke/21.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and it will become to you for a testimony.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/21.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />It will result to you for a testimony.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/luke/21.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and it shall become to you for a testimony.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/luke/21.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And it shall turn out to you for a testimony.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/luke/21.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And it shall happen unto you for a testimony. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/luke/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And this will be an opportunity for you to give testimony.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/luke/21.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />It will lead to your giving testimony.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/luke/21.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />This will give you an opportunity to testify.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/luke/21.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />It will be to you for a testimony.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/21.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />But it will happen to you for a testimony. <div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/luke/21.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />But this shall become to you the means of bearing testimony.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/luke/21.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>And it shall come to pass to you for a testimony.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/luke/21.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And it shall afford you an opportunity to bear your testimony.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/luke/21.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />and that shall be one proof of the truth of your profession.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/21.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />In the end all this will be evidence of your fidelity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/luke/21.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>It shall result to you for a testimony.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/luke/21.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>but it shall be for a testimony to you.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/luke/21-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=8290" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/luke/21.htm">Witnessing to All Nations</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">12</span>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. <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/576.htm" title="576: apobēsetai (V-FIM-3S) -- From apo and the base of basis; literally, to disembark; figuratively, to eventuate.">This will be your opportunity</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou."></a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3142.htm" title="3142: martyrion (N-ANS) -- Neuter of a presumed derivative of martus; something evidential, i.e. evidence given or, the Decalogue.">serve as witnesses.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">14</span>So make up your mind not to worry beforehand how to defend yourselves.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-18.htm">Matthew 10:18</a></span><br />On My account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/13-9.htm">Mark 13:9</a></span><br />So be on your guard. You will be delivered over to the councils and beaten in the synagogues. On My account you will stand before governors and kings as witnesses to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/4-8.htm">Acts 4:8-12</a></span><br />Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers and elders of the people! / If we are being examined today about a kind service to a man who was lame, to determine how he was healed, / then let this be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/5-29.htm">Acts 5:29-32</a></span><br />But Peter and the other apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men. / The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom you had killed by hanging Him on a tree. / God exalted Him to His right hand as Prince and Savior, in order to grant repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/6-8.htm">Acts 6:8-10</a></span><br />Now Stephen, who was full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and signs among the people. / But resistance arose from what was called the Synagogue of the Freedmen, including Cyrenians, Alexandrians, and men from the provinces of Cilicia and Asia. They disputed with Stephen, / but they could not stand up to his wisdom or the Spirit by whom he spoke.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-1.htm">Acts 7:1-2</a></span><br />Then the high priest asked Stephen, “Are these charges true?” / And Stephen declared: “Brothers and fathers, listen to me! The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham while he was still in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Haran,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/22-1.htm">Acts 22:1-21</a></span><br />“Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense before you.” / When they heard him speak to them in Hebrew, they became even more silent. Then Paul declared, / “I am a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but raised in this city. I was educated at the feet of Gamaliel in strict conformity to the law of our fathers. I was just as zealous for God as any of you are today. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/24-10.htm">Acts 24:10-21</a></span><br />When the governor motioned for Paul to speak, he began his response: “Knowing that you have been a judge over this nation for many years, I gladly make my defense. / You can verify for yourself that no more than twelve days ago I went up to Jerusalem to worship. / Yet my accusers did not find me debating with anyone in the temple or riling up a crowd in the synagogues or in the city. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/26-1.htm">Acts 26:1-29</a></span><br />Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense: / “King Agrippa, I consider myself fortunate to stand before you today to defend myself against all the accusations of the Jews, / especially since you are acquainted with all the Jewish customs and controversies. I beg you, therefore, to listen to me patiently. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/1-12.htm">Philippians 1:12-14</a></span><br />Now I want you to know, brothers, that my circumstances have actually served to advance the gospel. / As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. / And most of the brothers, confident in the Lord by my chains, now dare more greatly to speak the word without fear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-15.htm">1 Peter 3:15</a></span><br />But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/1-8.htm">2 Timothy 1:8</a></span><br />So do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, or of me, His prisoner. Instead, join me in suffering for the gospel by the power of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-16.htm">2 Timothy 4:16-17</a></span><br />At my first defense, no one stood with me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be charged against them. / But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/9-16.htm">Exodus 9:16</a></span><br />But I have raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display My power to you, and that My name might be proclaimed in all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/43-10.htm">Isaiah 43:10-12</a></span><br />“You are My witnesses,” declares the LORD, “and My servant whom I have chosen, so that you may consider and believe Me and understand that I am He. Before Me no god was formed, and after Me none will come. / I, yes I, am the LORD, and there is no Savior but Me. / I alone decreed and saved and proclaimed—I, and not some foreign god among you. So you are My witnesses,” declares the LORD, “that I am God.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And it shall turn to you for a testimony.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/philippians/1-28.htm">Philippians 1:28</a></b></br> And in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that of God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_thessalonians/3-3.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:3,4</a></b></br> That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_thessalonians/1-5.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:5</a></b></br> <i>Which is</i> a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God, that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/20-24.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/luke/21-9.htm">End</a> <a href="/luke/18-20.htm">Evidence</a> <a href="/matthew/26-31.htm">Fidelity</a> <a href="/luke/13-15.htm">Lead</a> <a href="/luke/20-20.htm">Opportunity</a> <a href="/luke/14-22.htm">Result</a> <a href="/luke/18-20.htm">Testimony</a> <a href="/luke/21-8.htm">Time</a> <a href="/luke/17-31.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/luke/20-15.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/luke/18-20.htm">Witness</a> <a href="/luke/11-48.htm">Witnesses</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/23-26.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/luke/21-32.htm">End</a> <a href="/luke/22-71.htm">Evidence</a> <a href="/romans/16-19.htm">Fidelity</a> <a href="/john/10-3.htm">Lead</a> <a href="/luke/22-6.htm">Opportunity</a> <a href="/john/3-25.htm">Result</a> <a href="/luke/22-71.htm">Testimony</a> <a href="/luke/21-14.htm">Time</a> <a href="/luke/23-48.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/luke/22-32.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/luke/22-71.htm">Witness</a> <a href="/luke/24-48.htm">Witnesses</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 21</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/21-1.htm">Jesus commends the poor widow.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/21-5.htm">He foretells the destruction of the temple, and of the city Jerusalem;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/21-25.htm">the signs also which shall be before the last day.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/21-34.htm">He exhorts them to be watchful.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/21.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/21.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>This will be your opportunity</b><br>This phrase suggests a divinely appointed moment. In the context of <a href="/luke/21.htm">Luke 21</a>, Jesus is speaking about future persecutions and trials that His followers will face. The word "opportunity" implies that what might seem like a negative situation is actually a chance for something greater. This aligns with the biblical theme that God can use difficult circumstances for His purposes, as seen in Joseph's story in <a href="/genesis/50-20.htm">Genesis 50:20</a>, where what was meant for evil, God used for good.<p><b>to serve as witnesses.</b><br>The term "witnesses" is significant in the New Testament, often referring to those who testify to the truth of Jesus Christ and His resurrection. In <a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a>, Jesus tells His disciples that they will be His witnesses to the ends of the earth. The Greek word for witness, "martys," is also the root for "martyr," indicating that bearing witness may involve suffering or even death. This phrase underscores the call for believers to testify to their faith, even in the face of persecution, reflecting the early church's experience as recorded in Acts and the epistles.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>The speaker of this verse, providing prophetic teaching to His disciples about the end times and the trials they will face.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a></b><br>The immediate audience of Jesus' teaching, representing all believers who will face persecution for their faith.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/persecution.htm">Persecution</a></b><br>The context in which believers will have the opportunity to witness, as described in the surrounding verses of <a href="/bsb/luke/21.htm">Luke 21</a>.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/synagogues_and_prisons.htm">Synagogues and Prisons</a></b><br>Places mentioned in the broader passage where believers might be brought to testify about their faith.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/e/end_times.htm">End Times</a></b><br>The broader context of <a href="/bsb/luke/21.htm">Luke 21</a>, where Jesus discusses signs of the end times and the coming of the Kingdom of God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/w/witnessing_through_trials.htm">Witnessing Through Trials</a></b><br>Trials and persecution are not just challenges but opportunities to testify about Christ. Believers should view difficult circumstances as platforms to share their faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/empowerment_by_the_holy_spirit.htm">Empowerment by the Holy Spirit</a></b><br>Just as the early disciples were empowered by the Holy Spirit to witness, believers today can rely on the Spirit for boldness and wisdom in their testimony.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparedness_to_testify.htm">Preparedness to Testify</a></b><br>Christians should be prepared to articulate their faith and the hope they have in Christ, especially when faced with opposition.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_persecution.htm">Faithfulness in Persecution</a></b><br>Remaining faithful under persecution is a powerful testimony to the truth of the Gospel. Believers are called to stand firm in their faith, trusting in God's sovereignty.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a></b><br>Understanding that earthly trials are temporary and that they serve a greater purpose in God's plan can help believers maintain an eternal perspective.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_21.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 21</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_hasn't_jesus_returned_yet.htm">Why didn't Jesus return as He promised His disciples?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_women's_rights.htm">What does the Bible say about women's rights?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_evil_often_go_unpunished.htm">If God is truly the 'God of vengeance' (Psalm 94:1), why has so much evil throughout history gone seemingly unpunished?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_there_apostles_and_prophets_today.htm">Do apostles and prophets exist in today's church?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/21.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) <span class= "bld">It shall turn to you for a testimony.</span>--There are but two writers in the New Testament who use the verb (literally, <span class= "ital">to come out</span>) in this figurative sense. St. Luke is one, and the other is St. Paul, in a passage so closely parallel to this as to read almost like an echo of it (<a href="/philippians/1-19.htm" title="For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,">Philippians 1:19</a>). The "testimony" is defined by <a href="/mark/13-9.htm" title="But take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in the synagogues you shall be beaten: and you shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them.">Mark 13:9</a>, as being borne to the kings and rulers before whom the disciples were to stand.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/luke/21-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">This will be your opportunity</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀποβήσεται</span> <span class="translit">(apobēsetai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_576.htm">Strong's 576: </a> </span><span class="str2">From apo and the base of basis; literally, to disembark; figuratively, to eventuate.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="grk">εἰς</span> <span class="translit">(eis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">serve as witnesses.</span><br /><span class="grk">μαρτύριον</span> <span class="translit">(martyrion)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3142.htm">Strong's 3142: </a> </span><span class="str2">Neuter of a presumed derivative of martus; something evidential, i.e. evidence given or, the Decalogue.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/21-13.htm">Luke 21:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/luke/21-13.htm">Luke 21:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/luke/21-13.htm">Luke 21:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/luke/21-13.htm">Luke 21:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/luke/21-13.htm">Luke 21:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/21-13.htm">Luke 21:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/21-13.htm">Luke 21:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/21-13.htm">Luke 21:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/luke/21-13.htm">Luke 21:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/luke/21-13.htm">Luke 21:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/luke/21-13.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 21:13 It will turn out as a testimony (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/21-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 21:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 21:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/21-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 21:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 21:14" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>