Matthew 10:32

Confessing Christ · Matthew 10:32–33
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Translations

Modern
Therefore everyone who confesses Me before men, I will also confess him before My Father in heaven.
Traditional
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.
Literal
Therefore everyone who will confess in Me before men, I will also confess in him before My Father who is in the heavens.
Latin
Omnis ergo qui confitebitur me coram hominibus, confitebor et ego eum coram Patre meo, qui in cælis est.

Original

Greek
English
Therefore everyone who confesses Me before men, I will also confess him before My Father in heaven.

Notes

God accepts those who publicly acknowledge Jesus in times of trial and persecution (Matthew 10:16–25). These verses describe a person’s overall way of life, not just a single confession or denial (see 7:13–27). For example, Judas sometimes acknowledged Jesus but was still condemned (26:23–24). Peter denied Jesus (see 26:69–75), but he was restored and saved.

Jesus expands his ministry (see Matthew 4:23–9:34) by sending his disciples to other people in Israel (10:5–6). The instructions Jesus gives his disciples (10:5–42) emphasizes missionary work and the opposition and challenges they will encounter.

Events

Parallels

Luke 12:8–12

Glossary

Book of Micah Confession Gospel of Matthew Intercession of Christ Jesus Christ Persecution Prophecy

Topics

All Christians should be As Missionaries in Openly Confessing Christ Being Ashamed of God Christian Minister: Charge Delivered To Christian Minister: Responsibility of Commandments: Precepts of Jesus--Explicitly Stated, or Implied in Didactic Discourse Confess with your Mouth Confessing Christ: Ensures his Confessing Us Confession of Christ Decision: Exhortation To Denying God Discipleship: Tests of God: Fatherhood of Heaven: God's Dwelling Place Reward: A Motive to Faithfulness Righteous: Promises To, Expressed or Implied Soul Winning Testimony: Religious The Apostles: Warned Against a Timid Profession of Christ