· Translation: KJV

Luke 21:13It will turn out as a testimony for you.

The setting

Mount of Olives, Jerusalem, Israel, ~30 AD. Tuesday of Passion Week. Jesus warns disciples of coming persecution before His death...

The emotion here: heavy-hearted but determined to prepare them

The original word

martyrion (μαρτύριον) — testimony, witness, evidence that proves something true

Why it matters

This prophecy was fulfilled within 40 years when Christians were brought before Roman governors

Read with care

What most readers miss in Luke 21:13

Jesus said 'It WILL turn out' — not 'it might' — your crisis becomes your testimony

Common misconceptionPeople think this means every bad thing has a purpose. Jesus was specifically talking about persecution for faith — not cancer, car accidents, or natural disasters.

Bible Genome reading

Luke 21:13 — Bible Genome reading

SpeakerJesus
Eragospel
Primary emotiongrowing
Literary typeprophecy
MarkPromise of God

Emotional genome

Comfort power80%
Quotability70%
Memorability65%
Crisis relevance85%
Standalone60%
Themes:testimonypurpose

In context

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Luke 21:13 comes from the book of Luke, written during the gospel period. The setting is the Temple. These words are attributed to Jesus. The dominant emotion in this verse is growing, with a comfort power of 80% and a tone that is tender. It belongs to the prophecy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include testimony, purpose. Notable phrases: turn out as a testimony. This verse contains a promise of God.

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