Matthew 10:32
Every one therefore who shall confess me before men, I also, will confess, him, before my Father who is in the heavens;
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
In Context
31Then be not in fear—than many sparrows, better are, ye!
Cross References
Psalms 119:46That I may speak of thy testimonies before kings, and not be ashamed.
Luke 12:8And I say unto you—Whosoever shall confess me before men, even the Son of Man, will confess him, before the messengers of God;
Romans 10:9That, if thou shalt confess the declaration with thy mouth—That Jesus is, Lord, and shalt believe with thy hear—That, God, raised him from among the dead, thou shalt be saved;—
2 Timothy 1:8Be not thou, therefore, put to shame—with regard to the witness of our Lord, nor with regard to me his prisoner; but suffer hardship together with the glad-message according to the power of God,—
Revelation 2:13I know where thou dwellest, where, the throne of Satan, is; and thou art holding fast my name, and didst not deny my faith, even in the days of Antipas, my witness, my faithful one, who was killed near you, where, Satan, dwelleth.
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 →