New International Version But whoever disowns me before others will be disowned before the angels of God. New Living Translation But anyone who denies me here on earth will be denied before God’s angels. English Standard Version but the one who denies me before men will be denied before the angels of God. Berean Standard Bible But whoever denies Me before men will be denied before the angels of God. Berean Literal Bible But the one having denied Me before men will be denied before the angels of God. King James Bible But he that denieth me before men shall be denied before the angels of God. New King James Version But he who denies Me before men will be denied before the angels of God. New American Standard Bible but the one who denies Me before people will be denied before the angels of God. NASB 1995 but he who denies Me before men will be denied before the angels of God. NASB 1977 but he who denies Me before men shall be denied before the angels of God. Legacy Standard Bible but he who denies Me before men will be denied before the angels of God. Amplified Bible But he who denies Me before men will be denied in the presence of the angels of God. Berean Annotated Bible But whoever denies Me before men will be denied before the angels (messengers) of God {Theou}. Christian Standard Bible but whoever denies me before others will be denied before the angels of God. Holman Christian Standard Bible but whoever denies Me before men will be denied before the angels of God. American Standard Version but he that denieth me in the presence of men shall be denied in the presence of the angels of God. Contemporary English Version But if you reject me, you will be rejected in front of them. English Revised Version but he that denieth me in the presence of men shall be denied in the presence of the angels of God. GOD'S WORD® Translation But God's angels will be told that I don't know those people who tell others that they don't know me. Good News Translation But those who reject me publicly, the Son of Man will also reject them before the angels of God. International Standard Version But whoever denies me before people will be denied before God's angels. NET Bible But the one who denies me before men will be denied before God's angels. New Heart English Bible but the one who denies me in the presence of people will be denied in the presence of the angels of God. Webster's Bible Translation But he that denieth me before men, shall be denied before the angels of God. Weymouth New Testament But he who disowns me before men will be disowned before the angels of God. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut whoever denies Me before men will be denied before the angels of God. World English Bible but he who denies me in the presence of men will be denied in the presence of God’s angels. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he who has denied Me before men, will be denied before the messengers of God, Berean Literal Bible But the one having denied Me before men will be denied before the angels of God. Young's Literal Translation and he who hath denied me before men, shall be denied before the messengers of God, Smith's Literal Translation And he having denied me before men, shall he denied before the messengers of God. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut he that shall deny me before men, shall be denied before the angels of God. Catholic Public Domain Version But everyone who will have denied me before men, he will be denied before the Angels of God. New American Bible But whoever denies me before others will be denied before the angels of God. New Revised Standard Version but whoever denies me before others will be denied before the angels of God. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut he who denies me before men, I will deny him before the angels of God. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “But whoever denies me before the children of men shall himself be denied before the Angels of God.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut he that denies me before men, shall be denied before the angels of God. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament but he that disowns me before men, shall be disowned before the angels of God. Mace New Testament but whoever shall renounce me before men, he shall be renounc'd before the angels of God. Weymouth New Testament But he who disowns me before men will be disowned before the angels of God. Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Confessing Christ8I 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. 10And everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.… Cross References But whoever denies Me before men Matthew 10:33 But whoever denies Me before men, I will also deny him before My Father in heaven. 2 Timothy 2:12 if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us; 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. will be denied before the angels of God. Luke 9:26 If anyone is ashamed of Me and My words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of him when He comes in His glory and in the glory of the Father and of the holy angels. 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. Matthew 25:31-32 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. 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.” 1 John 2:23 Whoever denies the Son does not have the Father, but whoever confesses the Son has the Father as well. Matthew 7:23 Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’ John 12:48 There is a judge for the one who rejects Me and does not receive My words: The word that I have spoken will judge him on the last day. Revelation 3:8 I know your deeds. Behold, I have placed before you an open door, which no one can shut. I know that you have only a little strength, yet you have kept My word and have not denied My name. Romans 1:16 I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, then to the Greek. 1 Peter 4:16 But if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but glorify God that you bear that name. 1 Samuel 2:30 Therefore, the LORD, the God of Israel, declares: ‘I did indeed say that your house and the house of your father would walk before Me forever. But now the LORD declares: Far be it from Me! For I will honor those who honor Me, but those who despise Me will be disdained. Proverbs 30:9 Otherwise, I may have too much and deny You, saying, ‘Who is the LORD?’ Or I may become poor and steal, profaning the name of my God. Isaiah 65:12 I will destine you for the sword, and you will all kneel down to be slaughtered, because I called and you did not answer, I spoke and you did not listen; you did evil in My sight and chose that in which I did not delight.” Treasury of Scripture But he that denies me before men shall be denied before the angels of God. he. Luke 9:26 For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father's, and of the holy angels. Matthew 10:33 But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven. Mark 8:38 Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels. shall. Luke 13:26,27 Then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets… Matthew 7:23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. Matthew 25:12,31,41 But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not… Jump to Previous Angels Denied Denies Denieth Disowned Disowns Messengers PresenceJump to Next Angels Denied Denies Denieth Disowned Disowns Messengers PresenceLuke 12 1. Jesus preaches to his apostles to avoid hypocrisy13. 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. But whoever denies Me before men Public rejection of Jesus, often under pressure from hostile authorities or society, reveals a refusal to identify with His lordship. In the first-century world, such denial could spare a person ridicule, exclusion, imprisonment, or death, but it carried eternal significance. Mat 10:33 But whoever denies Me before men, I will also deny… will be denied before the angels of God. At the final judgment, those who have rejected Christ will not be acknowledged as His own in the presence of heaven’s witnesses. The angels stand before God’s throne and serve in His judgment, underscoring the seriousness of one’s response to Christ. Luk 9:26 If anyone is ashamed of Me and My words,… Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe speaker of this verse, Jesus is addressing His disciples and the crowd, teaching them about the importance of acknowledging Him publicly. 2. Disciples The primary audience of Jesus' teachings in this chapter, they are being prepared for the challenges of proclaiming the Gospel. 3. Angels of God Spiritual beings who serve God and are witnesses to the actions and confessions of humans. 4. The Crowd A larger group of people present during Jesus' teaching, representing the broader audience who would hear and respond to His message. 5. Public Confession The act of acknowledging one's faith in Jesus openly, which is central to the message of this verse. Teaching Points The Importance of Public ConfessionAcknowledging Jesus before others is a vital aspect of Christian faith and witness. It demonstrates allegiance and commitment to Christ. The Consequences of Denial Denying Jesus has eternal implications, as it affects one's standing before God and His angels. This serves as a sobering reminder of the seriousness of our confession. Courage in Witnessing Believers are called to be bold and courageous in their faith, even in the face of opposition or persecution. The Holy Spirit empowers us to stand firm. Eternal Perspective Our actions and confessions on earth have eternal significance. Keeping an eternal perspective helps us prioritize our relationship with Christ over worldly concerns. Role of Angels Angels are witnesses to our faith and actions, reminding us of the spiritual reality that surrounds our earthly lives. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Luke 12:9?2. How can we avoid denying Jesus before others in our daily lives? 3. What does Luke 12:9 teach about the consequences of denying Christ? 4. How does Luke 12:9 connect with Matthew 10:33 on acknowledging Jesus? 5. In what ways can we boldly confess Christ in challenging situations? 6. How does denying Jesus affect our relationship with God according to Luke 12:9? 7. What does Luke 12:9 imply about the consequences of denying Jesus before others? 8. How does Luke 12:9 align with the concept of eternal salvation? 9. What historical context influenced the message of Luke 12:9? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 12? Verse 9. - But he that denieth me before men shall be denied before the angels of God. Splendid as would the recompense be to the faithful and the loyal, equally shameful would be the guerdon meted out to the cowardly and faint-hearted. Before the same glorious throng would the King detail the failure, through slavish fear, of those whom he had chosen for so royal a service. Such an announcement as this proclamation of glory and of shame before the holy angels, in which stupendous scene he, the poor Galilaean Rabbi, was to play the part of the Almighty Judge, could only have been made in the last weeks preceding his Passion. All reticence was then laid aside. Before friend and foe, in public and in private, in these last solemn weeks Jesus tore away the veil of reticence with which he had been pleased hitherto in great mea- sure to shroud his lofty claims, and the Master now declared before all that he was the King of kings, the Lord alike of angels and of men. In the face of such an announcement, his prosecution by the priests and the Pharisee party for blasphemy naturally follows. He was either a daring impostor or . In the latter ease, to the poor Galilee Rabbi belonged the Name of names which no Jew dared to pronounce. Luke 12:9 speaks plainly: every person must choose either open allegiance to Jesus or deliberate denial. Acknowledging Him publicly shows genuine faith, secures His approval, and guarantees eternal acceptance in heaven’s courtroom. Persistent denial of Him—whether by words, deeds, or silent compromise—will bring His own denial before the angels of God, sealing a tragic, everlasting loss. Today is the time to stand with Christ, trusting that faithful confession will echo joyfully in eternity. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Butδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. whoever 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. denies ἀρνησάμενός (arnēsamenos) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 720: Perhaps from a and the middle voice of rheo; to contradict, i.e. Disavow, reject, abnegate. Me με (me) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. before ἐνώπιον (enōpion) Preposition Strong's 1799: Neuter of a compound of en and a derivative of optanomai; in the face of. 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. will be denied ἀπαρνηθήσεται (aparnēthēsetai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 533: From apo and arneomai; to deny utterly, i.e. Disown, abstain. before ἐνώπιον (enōpion) Preposition Strong's 1799: Neuter of a compound of en and a derivative of optanomai; in the face of. 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. Additonal Resources Luke 12:9 Blue Letter BibleLuke 12:9 Bible Gateway Luke 12:9 Bible.com Luke 12:9 NIV |
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