en_tn/mrk/08/38.md

# ashamed of me and my words

"ashamed of me and my message"

# in this adulterous and sinful generation

Jesus speaks of this generation as "adulterous," meaning that they are unfaithful in their relationship with God. Alternate translation: "in this generation of people who have committed adultery against God and are very sinful" or "in this generation of people who are unfaithful to God and are very sinful" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])

# the Son of Man will be ashamed

Jesus speaks of himself in the third person. Alternate translation: "I, the Son of Man, will be ashamed" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-123person]])

# when he comes

"when he comes back"

# in the glory of his Father

When Jesus returns he will have the same glory as his Father.

# with the holy angels

"accompanied by the holy angels"