Matthew 10:32
To everyone, then, who gives witness to me before men, I will give witness before my Father in heaven.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
In Context
31Then have no fear; you are of more value than a flock of sparrows.
Cross References
Psalms 119:46So that I may give knowledge of your unchanging word before kings, and not be put to shame.
Luke 12:8And I say to you that to everyone who gives witness to me before men, the Son of man will give witness before the angels of God.
Romans 10:9Because, if you say with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and have faith in your heart that God has made him come back from the dead, you will have salvation:
2 Timothy 1:8Have no feeling of shame, then, for the witness of our Lord or for me, his prisoner: but undergo all things for the good news in the measure of the power of God;
Revelation 2:13I have knowledge that your living-place is where Satan has his seat: and you are true to my name, and were not turned away from your faith in me, even in the days of Antipas, my true witness, who was put to death among you, where Satan has his place.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 10:17-42
Instructions to the Apostles. 16 Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. 17 But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues; 18 And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles. 19 But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak.… Read the whole commentary →