Matthew 10:32
“Therefore everyone who acknowledges me before men, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven.
Text-Critical English NT
In The King James Version
In Context
31So do not be afraid; you are of more value than many sparrows.
33But whoever denies me before men, I will also deny before my Father in heaven.
Cross References
Luke 12:8“I tell you, everyone who acknowledges me before men, the Son of Man will also acknowledge before the angels of God,
Romans 10:9because if yoʋ confess with yoʋr mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe with yoʋr heart that God raised him from the dead, yoʋ will be saved.
2 Timothy 1:8Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel as you rely on the power of God.
Revelation 2:13I know yoʋr works and where yoʋ dwell, where Satan's throne is. Yet yoʋ hold fast to my name, and yoʋ did not deny yoʋr faith in me in the days when Antipas was my faithful witness, who was killed among you, where Satan dwells.
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 →