Luk 21:14 | RWP | e4.org | Not to meditate beforehand ( μη προμελεταιν ). The classical word for conning a speech beforehand. has προμεριμναω , a later word which shows previous anxiety rather than previous preparation. How to answer ( απολογηθηνα ). First aorist passive infinitive. It is the preparation for the speech of defence (apology) that Jesus here forbids, not the preparation of a sermon.

‏ Luke 21:14

Not to meditate beforehand ( μη προμελεταιν ). The classical word for conning a speech beforehand. Mr 13:11 has προμεριμναω, a later word which shows previous anxiety rather than previous preparation.

How to answer ( απολογηθηνα ). First aorist passive infinitive. It is the preparation for the speech of defence (apology) that Jesus here forbids, not the preparation of a sermon.