Indeed, the Acts of the Apostles (written by the same author who wrote Luke’s Gospel) provides numerous examples of early Christian leaders facing precisely the sort of troubles that Jesus describes in 21:12-19. Be aware of your thoughts and “inner commentary.” Today we have a choice to be negative and demeaning. Luke 21:19. Read Luke 21 commentary using John Gill's Exposition of the Bible. 12 “But before all this, they will seize you and persecute you. Schaff's Popular Commentary on the New Testament. Luke 21:12 New International Version (NIV). Reflection: Luke 21:12-19 Wednesday of the Week of Ordinary Time – Luke 21:12-19 ... Today be mindful of your words and actions. Study the bible online using commentary on Luke 21 and more! 13 And so you will bear testimony to me. They will hand you over to synagogues and put you in prison, and you will be brought before kings and governors, and all on account of my name. They will hand you over to synagogues and put you in prison, and you will be brought before kings and governors, and all on account of my name. In your patience, or ‘stedfastness,’ ye shall win your souls, or ‘lives.’ In the endurance of these predicted afflictions they should gain, or come into the possession of, their true life. However, we also have the option to be accepting and respectful of every individual we encounter. 12 “But before all this, they will seize you and persecute you. 4. Luke 21:12-13 New International Version (NIV). Luke 21:12-19 The Word of God Jesus said to his disciples, "But before all this occurs, they will arrest you and persecute you; they will hand you over to synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors because of my name. If Luke 21:18 refers to …