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A Reciprocal Relationship
Scholars emphasize that this verse establishes a direct, reciprocal relationship. A person's present attitude toward Jesus determines Jesus's future attitude toward them. If someone is ashamed to openly identify with Christ and His teachings now, the Son of Man will be ashamed to identify with them at the final judgment. Your public allegiance has eternal consequences.
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Albert Barnes
On Mark 8:38
18th Century
Theologian
Ashamed of me. Ashamed to acknowledge attachment to me because of my lowly appearance, and my poverty, contempt, and sufferings.
AT Robertson
On Mark 8:38
For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and my words (ος γαρ εαν επαισχυνθη με κα τους εμους λογους). More exactly,
wh…
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 8:38
19th Century
Bishop
Whosoever therefore.—Here St. Mark differs from St. Matthew, who omits these words, and agrees, though not quite verbally…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 8:38
Jesus climaxes his warning section by referring to those who are ashamed of him and his words. In the End, at the Judgment (cf. [Reference 2 Thessa…
John Gill
On Mark 8:38
17th Century
Pastor
Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me
As suffering, crucified, and put to death; things he had been speaking of…
Matthew Henry
On Mark 8:34–38
17th Century
Minister
It is frequently noted how great crowds flocked to Christ for help in various situations. Everyone needs to understand this if they expect Him to h…