Bible Strands
Mark 13:9
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.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus addresses His disciples during the Olivet Discourse, outlining the persecution they will endure before the gospel is proclaimed to all nations.
The words — The verb παραδώσουσιν (paradōsousin) literally means they will deliver over or hand over, while βλέπετε (blepete) issues a direct command to take heed or be on guard.
The thread — This warning echoes the council delivery and synagogue floggings recorded in Matthew 10:17 and anticipates the synagogal exclusion and violent opposition detailed in John 16:2.
Why it lands — The text commands vigilance in the face of institutional persecution and frames trials before authorities as mandated opportunities to bear witness to Jesus rather than occasions for fear.
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The Greek words
King James Version
But take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in the synagogues ye shall be beaten: and ye shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them.
Cross-references
- Matthew 10:17 But beware of men, for they will hand you over to their councils and flog you in their synagogues.
- John 16:2 They will put you out of the synagogues. In fact, a time is coming when anyone who kills you will think he is offering a service to God.
- Mark 13:5 Jesus began by telling them, “See to it that no one deceives you.
- 1 Corinthians 4:9 For it seems to me that God has displayed us apostles at the end of the procession, like prisoners appointed for death. We have become a spectacle to the whole world, to angels as well as to men.
- Philippians 1:29 For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him,
- Matthew 23:34 Because of this, I am sending you prophets and wise men and teachers. Some of them you will kill and crucify, and others you will flog in your synagogues and persecute from town to town.
- Matthew 24:9 Then they will deliver you over to be persecuted and killed, and you will be hated by all nations because of My name.
- Mark 1:44 “See that you don’t tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and present the offering Moses prescribed for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.”
- Mark 6:11 If anyone will not welcome you or listen to you, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that place, as a testimony against them.”
- Luke 9:5 If anyone does not welcome you, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that town, as a testimony against them.”