KJV ORIGINAL
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.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
If you're embarrassed by me and what I teach, then I'll be embarrassed by you when I come back in all my glory — with my Father and all the angels backing me up.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Don't hide your faith when it matters, because Jesus won't hide his opinion of you when he returns.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of Luke was traditionally written by Luke, a companion of Paul, for a Gentile audience, likely in the latter half of the first century CE. It was written to provide an accurate and orderly account of Jesus's life and teachings, assuring believers of the truth of the Christian message and guiding them in discipleship.
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