^{12 Ref} But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and will persecute you, delivering you up to synagogues and prisons, bringing you before kings and governors for my name's sake.

^{13 Ref} It will turn out as a testimony for you.

^{14 Ref} Settle it therefore in your hearts not to meditate beforehand how to answer,

^{15 Ref} for I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries will not be able to withstand or to contradict.

^{16 Ref} You will be handed over even by parents, brothers, relatives, and friends. Some of you they will cause to be put to death.

^{17 Ref} You will be hated by all men for my name's sake.

^{18 Ref} And not a hair of your head will perish.

^{19 Ref} By your endurance you will win your lives.