unfoldingWord_en_tn/mrk/08/38.md

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ashamed of me and my words

"Words" here is a metonym for all of Jesus' message. AT: "ashamed of me and my message" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)

in this adulterous and sinful generation

Jesus speaks of this generation as "adulterous," meaning that they are unfaithful in their relationship with God. AT: "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/translate/figs-metaphor)

Son of Man

This is an important title for Jesus. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/guidelines-sonofgodprinciples)

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"

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