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Mark 13:9

King James Version (KJV)

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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.

Mark 13:9 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Mark 13:9

Theological / Devotional

Take heed. Matthew (ch. 24) omits that part of Jesus’ discourse recorded in Mark 13:9–12, probably for the reason that he had already reported practically the same observations and counsels from an earlier discourse. For comment on these verses see on Matt. 10:17–21.

Councils. Undoubtedly a reference to the local Jewish sanhedrins, or courts, which met in the various synagogues (see p. 56).

Rulers and kings. Primarily a reference to Gentile rulers.

Testimony against them. Preferably, “bear witness before them” (see on Matt. 10:18).

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