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Luke 21:19
By your patient endurance you will gain your souls.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus addresses his disciples during a discourse on future persecution and the coming destruction of Jerusalem. He speaks to them about enduring impending trials while assured of God's sovereign protection.
The words — ὑπομονῆς (hupomonēs) denotes steadfast patient endurance, and κτήσασθε (ktēsasthe) means to gain or secure possession. The syntax links enduring action directly to the preservation of the self.
The thread — The theme of persevering through trial to secure deliverance appears in Matthew 10:22, Hebrews 10:36, and James 1:3. These passages consistently tie faithful endurance to final salvation or promised reward.
Why it lands — The text commands readers to maintain steadfast endurance through persecution rather than flee or compromise. It demands active perseverance as the means to preserve one's life and faith.
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The Greek words
King James Version
In your patience possess ye your souls.
Cross-references
- Hebrews 10:36 You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.
- Matthew 10:22 You will be hated by everyone because of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.
- James 1:3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.
- Romans 5:3 Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;
- Revelation 3:10 Because you have kept My command to persevere, I will also keep you from the hour of testing that is about to come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth.
- Romans 2:7 To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.
- Revelation 13:10 “If anyone is destined for captivity, into captivity he will go; if anyone is to die by the sword, by the sword he must be killed.” Here is a call for the perseverance and faith of the saints.
- Psalms 37:7 Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes.
- Revelation 14:12 Here is a call for the perseverance of the saints, who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.
- Hebrews 6:11 We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure.