38 For whoever becomes ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous* and sinful generation, the Son of man will also be ashamed of him+ when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.”+

8 So do not become ashamed either of the witness about our Lord+ or of me, a prisoner for his sake, but take your part in suffering adversity+ for the good news by relying on the power of God.+