Jesus came into the district of Judea and across the Jordan. Again crowds gathered around him and, as was his custom, he again taught them. The Pharisees approached him and asked, “Is it lawful for a husband to divorce his wife?” Mark 10:1–2
“Take courage, it is I, do not be afraid!” Mark 6:50
While some people were speaking about how the temple was adorned with costly stones and votive offerings, Jesus said, “All that you see here—the days will come when there will not be left a stone upon another stone that will not be thrown down.” Luke 21:5
When they take you before synagogues and before rulers and authorities, do not worry about how or what your defense will be or about what you are to say.