# Therefore

"Because of this," referring to everything Jesus has said, beginning in [Luke 21:10](./10.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])

# resolve in your hearts

The "heart" refers to the decisions of the whole person. AT: "make up your mind" or "decide firmly" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

# not to prepare your defense ahead of time

"not to figure out ahead of time what you will say in order to defend yourself against their accusations"

# wisdom that all your adversaries will not be able to resist or contradict

"wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict"

I will give you words and wisdom

"I will tell you what wise things to say"

# words and wisdom

These can be combined into one phrase. AT: "words of wisdom" or "wise words" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hendiadys]])

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/word]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/wise]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/adversary]]