Luke 9:27

"For whoever will be ashamed of me and of my words, of him will the Son of Man be ashamed when he comes in his glory, and the glory of the Father, and of the holy angels."

Key Reflection

In Luke 9:27, Jesus warns that those who are ashamed of Him and His teachings during their lifetime will experience a profound embarrassment when He returns in glory. This verse underscores the importance of unwavering commitment to Christ's message, as personal hesitation or denial could lead to lasting shame both now and at judgment. The cultural context of first-century Judaism, where public shame was deeply humiliating, adds weight to Jesus' statement, emphasizing the gravity of such rejection.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 27. No Barnes text on this verse. {u} "But I tell you a truth" Mt 16:28; Mr 9:1 __________________________________________________________________

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