Luk 13:17 | RWP | e4.org | Were put to shame ( κατηισχυνοντο ). Imperfect passive of καταισχυνω , old verb, to make ashamed, make one feel ashamed. Passive here, to blush with shame at their predicament. Rejoiced ( εχαιρεν ). Imperfect active. Sharp contrast in the emotions of the two groups. Were done ( γινομενοις ). Present middle participle, were continually being done.

‏ Luke 13:17

Were put to shame ( κατηισχυνοντο ). Imperfect passive of καταισχυνω, old verb, to make ashamed, make one feel ashamed. Passive here, to blush with shame at their predicament.

Rejoiced ( εχαιρεν ). Imperfect active. Sharp contrast in the emotions of the two groups.

Were done ( γινομενοις ). Present middle participle, were continually being done.