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Yes, and you will be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony to them and to the Gentiles.
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Commentators note the stunning accuracy of Jesus's prophecy. At the time, it was almost unthinkable that humble Galilean fishermen would stand before powerful governors and kings. The historical fulfillment of this—with apostles like Paul and Peter appearing before Roman rulers—is highlighted as powerful evidence of Christ's divine foreknowledge.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And you shall be brought, etc. This prediction was completely and abundantly fulfilled, Acts 5:26; Acts 12:1–4;[Refe…
19th Century
Anglican
You shall be brought before governors and kings — The words are significant as looking forward (if we assume the unity of the disc…
Baptist
Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. But beware of men: for they …
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As the witness would extend at some future time beyond Galilee and the Jewish race to Gentiles, so also would the opposition (cf. “governors” and “…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And you shall be brought before governors Meaning Roman governors; so Paul was had before Gallio, Felix, and Festas;…
Our Lord warned his disciples to prepare for persecution. They were to avoid all things which gave an advantage to their enemies, all meddling with…
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13th Century
Catholic
The Lord instructed the Apostles concerning their office and their necessary means of livelihood; but now He instructs them concerning their immine…
