Luke 21:12

New Century Version

“But before all these things happen, people will arrest you and treat you cruelly. They will judge you in their synagogues and put you in jail and force you to stand before kings and governors, because you follow me.

Cross References

Matthew 22:6

Some of the other people grabbed the servants, beat them, and killed them.

Matthew 24:8

These things are like the first pains when something new is about to be born.

Luke 21:11

In various places there will be great earthquakes, sicknesses, and a lack of food. Fearful events and great signs will come from heaven.

John 15:20

Remember what I told you: A servant is not greater than his master. If people did wrong to me, they will do wrong to you, too. And if they obeyed my teaching, they will obey yours, too.

John 15:21

They will do all this to you on account of me, because they do not know the One who sent me.

Acts 22:30

The next day the commander decided to learn why the Jews were accusing Paul. So he ordered the leading priests and the council to meet. The commander took Paul’s chains off. Then he brought Paul out and stood him before their meeting.

Acts 5:40

They called the apostles in, beat them, and told them not to speak in the name of Jesus again. Then they let them go free.

Acts 8:3

Saul was also trying to destroy the church, going from house to house, dragging out men and women and putting them in jail.

Acts 9:4

Saul fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul! Why are you persecuting me?”

1 Peter 2:13

For the Lord’s sake, yield to the people who have authority in this world: the king, who is the highest authority,

Revelation 2:10

Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer for ten days. But be faithful, even if you have to die, and I will give you the crown of life.