Matthew 10:32
Whosoever then shall own me before men, I also will own him before my Father, who is in heaven:
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
In Context
31Therefore be not afraid, ye are of more worth than many sparrows.
33but whosoever shall disown me before men, him will I also disown before my Father who is in heaven.
Cross References
Luke 12:8But I say unto you, Whosoever shall own me before men, the Son of man will also own him before the angels of God.
Romans 10:9and believe in thine heart, that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
2 Timothy 1:8Be not therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but bear thy part in the afflictions of the gospel, according to the power of God;
Revelation 2:13I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and yet thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr; who was slain among 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 →