'Prepare' in the Bible
He is the one who will go before the Lord with the spirit and power of Elijah to turn the hearts of parents to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous, and to prepare the people to be ready for the Lord."
And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High, because you will go ahead of the Lord to prepare his way
as it is written in the book of the words of the prophet Isaiah, "He is a voice calling out in the wilderness: "Prepare the way for the Lord! Make his paths straight!
This is the man about whom it is written, "See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way before you.'
That servant who knew what his master wanted but didn't prepare himself or do what was wanted will receive a severe beating.
So purpose in your hearts not to prepare your defense ahead of time,