古汉语的条件式和容许式，都是从属部分在前，主要部分在后的。在印欧语言里，条件式和容许式的从属部分，既可以放在前也可以放在后面。在印欧语言的影响下，汉语的从属部分也有后置的可能，并且呈越来越多的趋势。北京官话圣经译本中，状语后置的现象极多。例如，在下面著名“八福”中，圣经连用了七个并列句子进行描述，并且都是从属部分在后。
例13：3 Blessed are the poor in spirit：for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.4 Blessed are they that mourn：for they shall be comforted.5 Blessed are the meek：for they shall inherit the earth.6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness：for they shall be filled.7 Blessed are the merciful：for they shall obtain mercy.8 Blessed are the pure in heart：for they shall see God.9 Blessed are the peacemakers：for they shall be called the children of God.10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake：for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.