10. Nations will go to war against one another, and kingdoms will attack each other.
11. There will be great earthquakes, and in many places people will starve to death and suffer terrible diseases. All sorts of frightening things will be seen in the sky.
12. Before all this happens, you will be arrested and punished. You will be tried in your meeting places and put in jail. Because of me you will be placed on trial before kings and governors.
13. But this will be your chance to tell about your faith.
14. Don't worry about what you will say to defend yourselves.