# 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 Here "hearts" is a metonym for people's minds. Alternate translation: "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"