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◄ Luke 12:8►

New International Version
“I tell you, whoever publicly acknowledges me before others, the Son of Man will also acknowledge before the angels of God.

New Living Translation
“I tell you the truth, everyone who acknowledges me publicly here on earth, the Son of Man will also acknowledge in the presence of God’s angels.

English Standard Version
“And I tell you, everyone who acknowledges me before men, the Son of Man also will acknowledge before the angels of God,

Berean Standard Bible
I tell you, everyone who confesses Me before men, the Son of Man will also confess him before the angels of God.

Berean Literal Bible
And I say to you, everyone who will confess in Me before men, the Son of Man also will confess in him before the angels of God.

King James Bible
Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God:

New King James Version
“Also I say to you, whoever confesses Me before men, him the Son of Man also will confess before the angels of God.

New American Standard Bible
“Now I say to you, everyone who confesses Me before people, the Son of Man will also confess him before the angels of God;

NASB 1995
“And I say to you, everyone who confesses Me before men, the Son of Man will confess him also before the angels of God;

NASB 1977
“And I say to you, everyone who confesses Me before men, the Son of Man shall confess him also before the angels of God;

Legacy Standard Bible
“And I say to you, everyone who confesses Me before men, the Son of Man will confess him also before the angels of God,

Amplified Bible
“I say to you, whoever declares openlyand confesses Me before men [speaking freely of Me as his Lord], the Son of Man also will declare openlyand confess him [as one of His own] before the angels of God.

Christian Standard Bible
“And I say to you, anyone who acknowledges me before others, the Son of Man will also acknowledge him before the angels of God,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
“And I say to you, anyone who acknowledges Me before men, the Son of Man will also acknowledge him before the angels of God,

American Standard Version
And I say unto you, Every one who shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God:

Contemporary English Version
If you tell others that you belong to me, the Son of Man will tell God's angels that you are my followers.

English Revised Version
And I say unto you, Every one who shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I can guarantee that the Son of Man will acknowledge in front of God's angels every person who acknowledges him in front of others.

Good News Translation
"I assure you that those who declare publicly that they belong to me, the Son of Man will do the same for them before the angels of God.

International Standard Version
"But I tell you, the Son of Man will acknowledge before God's angels everyone who acknowledges me before people.

NET Bible
"I tell you, whoever acknowledges me before men, the Son of Man will also acknowledge before God's angels.

New Heart English Bible
"I tell you, everyone who confesses me before people, him will the Son of Man also confess before the angels of God;

Webster's Bible Translation
Also I say to you, Whoever shall confess me before men, him will the Son of man also confess before the angels of God.

Weymouth New Testament
"And I tell you that every man who shall have acknowledged me before men, the Son of Man will also acknowledge before the angels of God.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
I tell you, everyone who confesses Me before men, the Son of Man will also confess him before the angels of God.

World English Bible
“I tell you, everyone who confesses me before men, the Son of Man will also confess before the angels of God;

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And I say to you, everyone who may confess in Me before men, the Son of Man will also confess in him before the messengers of God,

Berean Literal Bible
And I say to you, everyone who will confess in Me before men, the Son of Man also will confess in him before the angels of God.

Young's Literal Translation
'And I say to you, Every one -- whoever may confess with me before men, the Son of Man also shall confess with him before the messengers of God,

Smith's Literal Translation
And I say to you, Every one who should acknowledge in me before men, also the Son of man will acknowledge in him before the messengers of God.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And I say to you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But I say to you: Everyone who will have confessed me before men, the Son of man will also confess him before the Angels of God.

New American Bible
I tell you, everyone who acknowledges me before others the Son of Man will acknowledge before the angels of God.

New Revised Standard Version
“And I tell you, everyone who acknowledges me before others, the Son of Man also will acknowledge before the angels of God;

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
I say to you, Whoever will acknowledge me before men, the Son of man will also acknowledge him before the angels of God.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“And I say to you that everyone who will confess me before the children of men, The Son of Man will also confess him before the Angels of God.”

NT Translations

Anderson New Testament
And I further say to you, Whoever confesses me before men, him will the Son of man also confess before the angels of God.

Godbey New Testament
But 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.

Haweis New Testament
But I tell you, Every one who shall confess me before men, him will the Son of man also confess before the angels of God:

Mace New Testament
moreover I declare unto you, whoever shall acknowledge me before men, him shall the son of man also own before the angels of God.

Weymouth New Testament
"And I tell you that every man who shall have acknowledged me before men, the Son of Man will also acknowledge before the angels of God.

Worrell New Testament
"And I say to you, every one who shall confess Me before men, him will the Son of Man confess before the angels of God;

Worsley New Testament
But I say unto you, Whosoever shall own me before men, the Son of man will also own him before the angels of God.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Confessing Christ
7And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.8 I tell you,everyone who confesses Me before men,the Son of Man will also confess him before the angels of God.9But whoever denies Me before men will be denied before the angels of God.…

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Cross References

Matthew 10:32
Therefore everyone who confesses Me before men, I will also confess him before My Father in heaven.

Romans 10:9-10
that if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. / For with your heart you believe and are justified, and with your mouth you confess and are saved.

Revelation 3:5
Like them, he who overcomes will be dressed in white. And I will never blot out his name from the Book of Life, but I will confess his name before My Father and His angels.

1 John 2:23
Whoever denies the Son does not have the Father, but whoever confesses the Son has the Father as well.

2 Timothy 2:12
if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us;

Matthew 25:31-33
When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, He will sit on His glorious throne. / All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate the people one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. / He will place the sheep on His right and the goats on His left.

John 12:42-43
Nevertheless, many of the leaders believed in Him. But because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, for fear that they would be put out of the synagogue. / For they loved praise from men more than praise from God.

Mark 8:38
If anyone is ashamed of Me and My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will also be ashamed of him when He comes in His Father’s glory with the holy angels.”

Acts 7:55-56
But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked intently into heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. / “Look,” he said, “I see heaven open and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God.”

Philippians 2:11
and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

1 Peter 3:15
But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,

Hebrews 10:23
Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.

Daniel 7:13-14
In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence. / And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.

Psalm 119:46
I will speak of Your testimonies before kings, and I will not be ashamed.

Isaiah 43:10
“You are My witnesses,” declares the LORD, “and My servant whom I have chosen, so that you may consider and believe Me and understand that I am He. Before Me no god was formed, and after Me none will come.

Treasury of Scripture

Also I say to you, Whoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God:

Whosoever.

1 Samuel 2:30
Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeedthat thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the LORD saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.

Psalm 119:46
I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings, and will not be ashamed.

Matthew 10:32,33
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven…

confess.

Matthew 25:31-34
When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory: …

Jude 1:24,25
Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to presentyou faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, …

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Luke 12

1.Jesus preaches to his apostles to avoid hypocrisy
13.and warns against covetousness, by the parable of the man who set up greater barns.
22.We must not worry about earthly things,
31.but seek the kingdom of God;
33.give alms;
35.be ready at a knock to open to our Lord whensoever he comes.
41.Jesus' disciples are to see to their charges,
49.and look for persecution.
54.The people must take this time of grace;
57.because it is a fearful thing to die without reconciliation.

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

I tell you
This phrase indicates the authority of Jesus as He speaks. It emphasizes the importance and truth of His message. In the Gospels, Jesus often uses "I tell you" to introduce significant teachings or revelations, underscoring His role as a divine teacher and prophet.

everyone who confesses Me before men
Confession here implies an open acknowledgment of faith in Jesus Christ. In the early church, public confession was crucial, especially in the face of persecution. This phrase calls believers to be bold in their faith, regardless of societal pressures. The act of confessing Jesus is not merely verbal but involves a lifestyle that reflects His teachings. This is echoed inRomans 10:9-10, where confession and belief are linked to salvation.

the Son of Man will also confess him
The title "Son of Man" is a messianic term that Jesus frequently uses for Himself, drawing fromDaniel 7:13-14, where the Son of Man is given authority and an everlasting kingdom. This phrase assures believers that their faithfulness on earth will be acknowledged by Jesus in the heavenly realm. It highlights the reciprocal nature of the relationship between Jesus and His followers.

before the angels of God
This phrase suggests a heavenly courtroom setting, where angels serve as witnesses to the confession of believers. Angels are often depicted in Scripture as messengers and servants of God, present in divine assemblies (Job 1:6,Revelation 5:11). The acknowledgment before angels signifies divine approval and acceptance, reinforcing the eternal significance of earthly confession.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Jesus (Son of Man)
The speaker of this verse, Jesus refers to Himself as the "Son of Man," a title that emphasizes His role as the Messiah and His identification with humanity.

2.Angels of God
Spiritual beings who serve God and are present in the heavenly realm. They are witnesses to the confessions made by Jesus on behalf of believers.

3.Confession
The act of acknowledging or professing faith in Jesus Christ publicly. This is a key theme in the verse, highlighting the importance of openly declaring one's faith.

Teaching Points

The Importance of Public Confession
Confessing Christ before others is a vital aspect of Christian faith. It is not merely a private belief but a public declaration that aligns us with Jesus.

Heavenly Acknowledgment
Jesus promises to acknowledge those who confess Him before others. This acknowledgment is not just earthly but has eternal significance before the angels of God.

Courage in Faith
In a world that may be hostile to Christian beliefs, it takes courage to confess Christ. Believers are called to stand firm in their faith, regardless of societal pressures.

Witnessing as a Lifestyle
Confession is not a one-time event but a lifestyle. Our words and actions should consistently reflect our allegiance to Christ.

Eternal Perspective
Understanding that our confession has eternal implications should motivate us to live boldly for Christ, knowing that our faithfulness is recognized in heaven.

Lists and Questions

Top 10 Lessons from Luke 12

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What actions do angels perform?

Luke 12:10 mentions an “unforgivable sin.” How does that align with passages elsewhere in the Bible that emphasize God’s limitless forgiveness?

Do humans transform into angels after death?

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(8)Also I say unto you.--Again we note another like variation between St. Matthew's "before My Father which is in Heaven," and St. Luke's "before the angels of God."

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 8. -Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God. The great Teacher pursues the subject of the future of his disciples. It is by no means only to a wisefear of that God, whose hand stretches beyond this life, that he appeals as a mighty inducement for his servants utterly to disregard all dangers which may meet them in the course of their service; he tells them, too, of a splendid recompense, which will assuredly be the guerdon of all his true followers. Before that glorious throng of heavenly beings, whose existence was a part of the creed of every true Jew; before the mighty angels, the awful seraphim; before that countless crowd of winged and burning ones whoassisted at the awful mysteries of Sinai, would they who witnessed for him, and suffered because of him, be acknowledged by him. Their sufferings in the service of the King of heaven, whom they knew on earth as the poor Galilee Teacher, would be recounted before the angels by the same King of heaven, when he returned to his home of grandeur and of peace in heaven.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Greek

I tell
Λέγω(Legō)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 3004:(a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.

you,
ὑμῖν(hymin)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771:You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

everyone
πᾶς(pas)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3956:All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

who
ὃς(hos)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3739:Who, which, what, that.

confesses
ὁμολογήσῃ(homologēsē)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3670:From a compound of the base of homou and logos; to assent, i.e. Covenant, acknowledge.

Me
ἐμοὶ(emoi)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473:I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

before
ἔμπροσθεν(emprosthen)
Preposition
Strong's 1715:From en and pros; in front of (literally or figuratively) or time).

men,
ἀνθρώπων(anthrōpōn)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 444:A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.

the
ὁ(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

Son
Υἱὸς(Huios)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5207:A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.

of Man
ἀνθρώπου(anthrōpou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 444:A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.

will also confess
ὁμολογήσει(homologēsei)
Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3670:From a compound of the base of homou and logos; to assent, i.e. Covenant, acknowledge.

him
αὐτῷ(autō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

before
ἔμπροσθεν(emprosthen)
Preposition
Strong's 1715:From en and pros; in front of (literally or figuratively) or time).

the
τῶν(tōn)
Article - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

angels
ἀγγέλων(angelōn)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 32:From aggello; a messenger; especially an 'angel'; by implication, a pastor.

of God.
Θεοῦ(Theou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316:A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

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