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A Solemn Reciprocity
Commentators emphasize the direct, reciprocal nature of this warning. If a person, influenced by the world's views, is ashamed to publicly identify with Jesus and His teachings, the Son of Man will respond in kind on the day of judgment. This is presented not as a petty reaction, but as a just and solemn consequence for rejecting the source of salvation.
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AT Robertson
On Luke 9:26
Whosoever shall be ashamed (ος αν επαισχυνθη). Rather,
Whosoever is ashamed as in Mr 8:38. The first aoris…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 9:26
19th Century
Bishop
In his own glory, and in his Father’s.—The first part of the clause is peculiar, in this report of our Lord’s words, to St. Luke,…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 9:26
These two statements (vv.24–25) show the futility of clinging to one’s “life,” because that, paradoxically, results in losing the very self one wan…
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John Gill
On Luke 9:26
17th Century
Pastor
For whoever is ashamed of me
Of my person and offices, of me, as the Messiah, Saviour, and Redeemer, of my grace, ri…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 9:18–27
17th Century
Minister
It is an unspeakable comfort that our Lord Jesus is God's Anointed; this signifies that he was both appointed to be the Messiah and qualified for i…