Luke 21:14

NETBible

Therefore be resolved 1  not to rehearse 2  ahead of time how to make your defense.

NIV ©

But make up your mind not to worry beforehand how you will defend yourselves.

NASB ©

"So make up your minds not to prepare beforehand to defend yourselves;

NLT ©

So don’t worry about how to answer the charges against you,

MSG ©

Make up your mind right now not to worry about it.

BBE ©

So take care not to be troubled before the time comes, about what answers you will give:

NRSV ©

So make up your minds not to prepare your defense in advance;

NKJV ©

"Therefore settle it in your hearts not to meditate beforehand on what you will answer;

KJV
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NASB ©
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NET [draft] ITL
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NETBible

Therefore be resolved 1  not to rehearse 2  ahead of time how to make your defense.

NET Notes

1 tn Grk “determine in your hearts.”

2 tn This term could refer to rehearsing a speech or a dance. On its syntax, see BDF §392.2.