Matthew 10:32
Everyone therefore who confesses me before men, I will also confess him before my Father who is in heaven.
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In Context
31Therefore don’t be afraid. You are of more value than many sparrows.
33But whoever denies me before men, I will also deny him before my Father who is in heaven.
Cross References
Psalms 119:46I will also speak of your statutes before kings, and will not be disappointed.
Luke 12:8“I tell you, everyone who confesses me before men, the Son of Man will also confess before the angels of God;
Romans 10:9that if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
2 Timothy 1:8Therefore don’t be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner; but endure hardship for the Good News according to the power of God,
Revelation 2:13“I know your works and where you dwell, where Satan’s throne is. You hold firmly to my name, and didn’t deny my faith in the days of Antipas my witness, my faithful one, 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 →