Luke 21:16-17

Luke 21:16-17

[16] And  ye shall be betrayed  both  by  parents,  and  brethren,  and  kinsfolks,  and  friends;  and  some of  shall they cause to be put to death.  [17] And  hated  of  all  men for  name's sake. 

What does Luke 21:16-17 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

They would also experience betrayal by close relatives and friends (cf. Mark 13:12). Some of them would die for their testimonies. Hatred would descend on many more than would die (cf. Mark 13:13).