Luke 21:16

The Passion Translation

“You can expect betrayal even by your parents, your brothers, your relatives and friends—and yes, some of you will die as martyrs.

Cross References

Luke 12:53

Fathers will be divided from sons and sons from fathers; mothers will be divided from daughters and daughters from mothers; mothers-in-law will be against brides and brides against mothers-in-law—all because of me.”

Revelation 6:9

When the Lamb broke open the fifth seal, I saw gathered under the altar the souls of those who had been slain because of the Word of God and because they had the testimony of the Lamb.

Jeremiah 9:4

Beware of your neighbor and do not even trust your brother, for every brother is a cheater, and every friend is a slanderer.

Revelation 12:11

They conquered him completely through the blood of the Lamb and the powerful word of his testimony. They triumphed because they did not love and cling to their own lives, even when faced with death.

Revelation 2:13

I know where you live—where Satan sits enthroned, yet you still cling faithfully to the power of my name. You did not deny your faith in me even in the days of my faithful martyr Antipas, who was executed in your city, where Satan lives.

Acts 12:2

He even had the apostle Jacob, John’s brother, beheaded.

Acts 7:59

As they hurled stone after stone at him, Stephen prayed, “Our Lord Jesus, accept my spirit into your presence.”

Mark 13:12

Brothers will betray each other unto death—even a father his child. Children will rise up to take a stand against their parents and have them put to death.

Matthew 10:21

“A brother will betray his brother unto death—even a father his child! Children will rise up against their parents and have them put to death.

Jeremiah 12:6

For even your brothers and relatives have betrayed you, and are in full pursuit of you. Don’t believe them when they speak to you as friends.”

Luke 21:17

You will be hated by all because of my life in you.