Mat 24:9 | RWP | e4.org | Ye shall be hated ( εσεσθε μισουμενο ). Periphrastic future passive to emphasize the continuous process of the linear action. For tribulation ( θλιψιν see ), a word common in the Acts, Epistles, and Apocalypse for the oppression (pressure) that the Christians received. For my name's sake ( δια το ονομα μου ). The most glorious name in the world today, but soon to be a byword of shame ( ). The disciples would count it an honour to be dishonoured for the Name's sake.

‏ Matthew 24:9

Ye shall be hated ( εσεσθε μισουμενο ). Periphrastic future passive to emphasize the continuous process of the linear action. For tribulation ( θλιψιν see 13:21), a word common in the Acts, Epistles, and Apocalypse for the oppression (pressure) that the Christians received.

For my name's sake ( δια το ονομα μου ). The most glorious name in the world today, but soon to be a byword of shame (Ac 5:41). The disciples would count it an honour to be dishonoured for the Name's sake.