unto the synagogues, and unto magistrates, and powers The -synagogues" were the small Jewish tribunals of synagogue officials in every town, which had the power of inflicting scourging for minor religious offences. -Magistrates" and -powers" would be the superior authorities Jewish or Gentile.

take ye no thought Rather, be not anxiously careful.

how or what thing i.e. about either the manner and line, or the phraseology of your defence.

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