‏ Mark 13:9

 But take heed to yourselves ( Βλεπετε δε υμεις εαυτους ). Only in Mark, but dominant note of warning all through the discourse. Note  υμεις here, very emphatic.

 Councils ( συνεδρια ). Same word as the Sanhedrin in Jerusalem. These local councils ( συν, εδρα, sitting together) were modelled after that in Jerusalem.

 Shall ye be beaten ( δαρησεσθε ). Second future passive indicative second person plural. The word  δερω means to flay or skin and here has been softened into

 beat like our tan or skin in the vernacular. Aristophanes has it in this colloquial sense as have the papyri in the Koine. Before governors and kings ( επ ηγεμονων κα βασιλεων ). Gentile rulers as well as before Jewish councils.

 Shall stand ( σταθησεσθε ). First aorist passive indicative second person plural of  ιστημ.

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