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

Luke 12:8,9
Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God: …

John 9:22
Thesewords spake his parents, because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man did confess that he was Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue.

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Matthew 25:34
Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:

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.

Revelation 3:5
He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.

I will also confess him before My Father in heaven
This promise highlights the reciprocal nature of the relationship between the believer and Christ. Jesus acts as an advocate or mediator, a role further elaborated in 1John 2:1, where He is described as our advocate with the Father. The imagery of Jesus confessing believers before the Father evokes the judicial setting of a heavenly court, where Christ intercedes on behalf of those who are faithful to Him. This assurance of being acknowledged by Christ before God provides comfort and motivation for believers to remain steadfast in their faith, even in the face of trials. The phrase "My Father in heaven" underscores the divine authority and the ultimate destination of believers, pointing to the eternal relationship with God.

Jesus opens with a word that looks backward. In the immediate context He has been urging the Twelve not to fear those who can kill the body but not the soul (Matthew 10:28-31, cf.Isaiah 51:12-13). The “therefore” ties the promise of God’s care for every sparrow—and much more for His children—to the call for fearless witness. Because our Father values us eternally, we can speak of Christ openly, even under threat (Acts 4:19-20).

• “Confesses” is verbal and visible. It is not silent assent but a public allegiance to Jesus as Lord (Romans 10:9-10).

• “Everyone” removes exceptions. Whether a new believer, seasoned saint, or persecuted missionary, the same standard applies (1 John 4:15).

• “Before men” reminds us the arena is everyday life—family tables, workplaces, digital platforms, hostile courtrooms (Philippians 2:15-16).

• Confession includes words and obedient actions (James 2:18); both affirm the Person and work of Christ (1 Timothy 6:12-14).

• Jesus promises reciprocity. Our earthly acknowledgment of Him is met by His heavenly acknowledgment of us (Luke 12:8-9).

• The scene is judicial. Christ stands as Advocate in the highest court (1 John 2:1-2), declaring, “This one is Mine.”

• “Before My Father” underscores the intimacy of the relationship and the certainty of acceptance. The Son’s word secures the believer’s place (Hebrews 7:25).

• This future confession occurs at judgment, yet it provides present assurance. Knowing He will speak our name emboldens us to speak His (Revelation 3:5).

Because the Father cherishes us, Jesus calls us to open, unwavering confession of Him in every sphere of life. When we do, He pledges to represent us personally and favorably before the Father. Our momentary courage on earth becomes eternal commendation in heaven.

(2)The result of confessing and of denying Christ. (Cf. ver. 24, note.)Verse 32. - Whosoever;every one...who (Revised Version);Matthew 7:24, note. Therefore. Summing up the thought of vers. 24-31, that he who suffers with Christ is only receiving such treatment as he ought to expect, and is never forgotten.Shallconfess me (ὁμολογήσει ἐν ἐμοί).Ὁμολογεῖν ἐν occurs only in this verse (twice) and in the parallel passage,Luke 12:8 (cf. Bishop Westcott, on1 John 2:23). Though the exact phrase is doubtless due to Hebrew influence (cf. Ewald, § 217, f. 2), yet its choice here is determined by an instinctive feeling that it expresses the union of him who confesses with him who is confessed, while the plain accusative makes no such implication, but only sums up the confession. Bishop Westcott ('Canon,' p. 275, edit. 1870) quotes Heracleon's comment onLuke 12:8. "With good reason Christ says of those who confess him in me (ὁμολογήσει ἐν ἐμοί), but of those who deny himme (ἀρνήσηταί με) only. For these even it' they confess him with their voice deny him, since they confess him not in their action. But they alone make confessionin him who live in the confession and action that accords with him; in whom also he makes confession, having himself embraced them, and being held first by them" (Clem. Alex., 'Strom.,' 4:9, Fragment 50 in Sir. A. E. Brooke's edition of Heraeleon).Before men (τῶν ἀνθρώπων); ver. 17, note, andMatthew 6:1, note.Him. Not in any position of emphasis in the Greek.Will Iconfess also (cf.Revelation 3:5)before my Father. Not merely "the Father," but him who is in the closest relationship to me; the thought is of salvation as well as of creation. Which is in heaven. In nature, love; in position, majesty and omnipotence.

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