Matthew 10:32
Anyone who publicly declares their commitment to me, I will also declare my commitment to them before my Father in heaven.
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In Context
31So don't worry—you're worth more than many sparrows!
33But anyone who publicly denies me, I will also deny before my Father in heaven.
Cross References
Psalms 119:46I will instruct kings about your laws—I won't be embarrassed.
Luke 12:8I tell you the truth, those who declare they belong to me, the Son of man will also declare they belong to him before God's angels,
Romans 10:9For if you declare that you accept Jesus as Lord, and you are convinced in your mind that God raised him from the dead, then you will be saved.
2 Timothy 1:8So don't be ashamed to tell others about our Lord, or be ashamed of me. Instead be ready to share in suffering for the good news as God gives you strength.
Revelation 2:13I know you're living where Satan has his throne, and that you have stayed true to me. You have not denied your trust in me, even when my faithful witness Antipas was killed right among you there where Satan lives!
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 →