Luke 21:16
“And ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolks, and friends; and some of you shall they cause to be put to death.”

What does Luke 21:16 mean?
In Luke 21:16, Jesus says to his disciples, "And ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolks, and friends; and some of you shall they cause to be put to death." This verse is part of a larger discourse in which Jesus is warning his disciples about the…
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In our daily lives, we often seek safety, love, and trust within our familial and social relationships. However, Luke 21:16 brings a piercing reminder that in the journey of faith, the most profound tests may come from those who are closest to us: "And ye shall be betrayed both…
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Heavenly Father, In the quiet of this moment, I come before You, reflecting on the solemnity of the words spoken in the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 21, verse 16. Your promise, Lord, that ‘And ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolks, and friends; and some of…
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