Matthew 10:32
Therefore every one who shall confess me before the people, I will also confess him before my Father, who is in the heavens.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
In Context
31Then fear not; you are of more value than many sparrows.
Cross References
Luke 12:8But I say unto you, that every one who may confess me before the people, the Son of man will also confess him before the angels of God.
Romans 10:9That if you may confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and may believe with your heart that God raised him from the dead, you shall be saved:
2 Timothy 1:8Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor me his prisoner: but suffer affliction for the sake of the gospel according to the power of God;
Revelation 2:13I know where you dwell, where the throne of Satan is: and you are holding fast my name, and did not deny my faith, in the days when Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain 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 →