Luke 12:9

Verse

But whoever denies Me before men will be denied before the angels of God.

American Standard Version (1901)

but he that denieth me in the presence of men shall be denied in the presence of the angels of God.

But if anyone says before men that he has no knowledge of me, I will say that I have no knowledge of him before the angels of God.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But he that shall deny me before men, shall be denied before the angels of God.

Free Bible Version

but those who deny me will be denied before God's angels.

Geneva Bible 1599

But hee that shall denie mee before men, shall be denied before the Angels of God.

King James (Authorized) Version

But he that denieth me before men shall be denied before the angels of God.

One Unity Resource Bible

but he who denies me in the presence of men will be denied in the presence of the angels of God.

Translation for Translators

But if people are afraid to say in front of others that they are my disciples, I will say, while God’s angels listen, that they are not my disciples.

Unlocked Literal Bible

but he who denies me before men will be denied before the angels of God.

Noah Webster Bible

But he that denieth me before men, shall 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.

Young's Literal Translation

and he who hath denied me before men, shall be denied before the messengers of God,

Context

Confessing Christ

⁸I 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.

Sermons

Mark - When Peter Disowned His Lord

J. Glyn Owen

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Summary

In Luke 12:9, Jesus emphasizes the importance of openly acknowledging Him before others, despite potential opposition or persecution. This verse underscores the significance of standing firm in faith and boldly proclaiming Jesus as Lord, regardless of the consequences. By acknowledging Jesus publicly, believers demonstrate their loyalty and commitment to Him, reflecting a deep relationship with God. This verse serves as a reminder of the courage and conviction required to follow Christ wholeheartedly, even in the face of adversity.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

But he that denieth me before men,.... That is, that continues to deny Christ, and lives and dies a denier of him; for otherwise it is possible for a person to deny Jesus to be the Son of God, or the Messiah, and afterwards confess him, as a Pagan or Jew; and through temptation, a real Christian may be left for a while, in one shape or another, to deny him and his truths, and afterwards truly repent, and at last be saved, as Peter; but they that deny Christ publicly, and persist in it, shall be denied before the angels of God: they will be denied by Christ as belonging to him; they will be denied admission into heaven; they will be covered with shame and confusion publicly; they will be sent into everlasting burnings, and be ever tormented with fire and brimstone, in the presence of the holy angels.