Luke 9:26

Authorized King James Version

For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father's, and of the holy angels.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ὃς
G3739
whosoever
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#2
γὰρ
G1063
For
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
#3
ἂν
G302
whatsoever
#4
ἐπαισχυνθήσεται
G1870
be ashamed
to feel shame for something
#5
με
G3165
of me
me
#6
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#7
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
ἐμοὺς
G1699
of my
my
#9
λόγους
G3056
words
something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a
#10
τοῦτον
G5126
of him
this (person, as objective of verb or preposition)
#11
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
υἱὸς
G5207
the Son
a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
#13
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#14
ἀνθρώπου
G444
of man
man-faced, i.e., a human being
#15
ἐπαισχυνθήσεται
G1870
be ashamed
to feel shame for something
#16
ὅταν
G3752
when
whenever (implying hypothesis or more or less uncertainty); also causatively (conjunctionally) inasmuch as
#17
ἔλθῃ
G2064
he shall come
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#18
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#19
τῇ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#20
δόξῃ
G1391
glory
glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
#21
αὐτοῦ
G846
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
#22
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#23
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#24
πατρὸς
G3962
in his Father's
a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
#25
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#26
τῶν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#27
ἁγίων
G40
of the holy
sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
#28
ἀγγέλων
G32
angels
compare g0034) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor

Analysis

Within the broader context of Luke, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of glory connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about glory, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Luke.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Luke Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes glory in this particular way.

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