Mar 8:38 | RWP | e4.org | For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and my words ( ος γαρ εαν επαισχυνθη με κα τους εμους λογους ). More exactly, whosoever is ashamed (first aorist passive subjunctive with indefinite relative and εαν = αν . See Robertson, Grammar , pp. 957-9. It is not a statement about the future conduct of one, but about his present attitude toward Jesus. The conduct of men toward Christ now determines Christ's conduct then ( επαισχυνθησετα , first future passive indicative). This passive verb is transitive and uses the accusative ( με, αυτον ). In this adulterous and sinful generation ( εν τη γενεα ταυτη τη μοιχαλιδ κα αμαρτωλω ). Only in Mark. When he cometh ( οταν ελθη ). Aorist active subjunctive with reference to the future second coming of Christ with the glory of the Father with his holy angels (cf. ). This is a clear prediction of the final eschatological coming of Christ. This verse could not be separated from as the chapter division does. These two verses in ; form one paragraph and should go together.

‏ Mark 8:38

For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and my words ( ος γαρ εαν επαισχυνθη με κα τους εμους λογους ). More exactly,

whosoever is ashamed (first aorist passive subjunctive with indefinite relative and εαν = αν. See Robertson, Grammar, pp. 957-9. It is not a statement about the future conduct of one, but about his present attitude toward Jesus. The conduct of men toward Christ now determines Christ's conduct then ( επαισχυνθησετα, first future passive indicative). This passive verb is transitive and uses the accusative ( με, αυτον ).

In this adulterous and sinful generation ( εν τη γενεα ταυτη τη μοιχαλιδ κα αμαρτωλω ). Only in Mark.

When he cometh ( οταν ελθη ). Aorist active subjunctive with reference to the future second coming of Christ with the glory of the Father with his holy angels (cf. Mt 16:27). This is a clear prediction of the final eschatological coming of Christ. This verse could not be separated from Mr 9:1 as the chapter division does. These two verses in Mr 8:38; 9:1 form one paragraph and should go together.