Matthew 10:32
Whoever shall confess me before men, I will also confess him before my Father who is in heaven.
Revised King James New Testament
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In Context
31Therefore, do not fear; you are of more value than many sparrows.
33But whoever shall deny me before men, I will also deny him before my Father who is in heaven.
Cross References
Luke 12:8And I say to you, Whoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God:
Romans 10:9That if you shall confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and shall believe in your heart that God has raised him from the dead, you shall be saved.
2 Timothy 1:8Therefore, do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but share in the afflictions of the gospel, by the power of God;
Revelation 2:13I know where you dwell, where Satan's throne is: and that you hold fast to my name, and have not denied my faith, even in the days of Antipas, my faithful witness, 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 →