King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.
Complete Jewish Bible:
But whoever disowns me before others I will disown before my Father in heaven.
Berean Standard Bible:
But whoever denies Me before men, I will also deny him before My Father in heaven.
American Standard Version:
But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father who is in heaven.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
But{G1161} whosoever{G3748} shall{G302} deny{G720} me{G3165} before{G1715} men{G444}, him{G846} will I also{G2504} deny{G720} before{G1715} my{G3450} Father{G3962} which{G3588} is in{G1722} heaven{G3772}.
Cross-References (KJV):
2 Timothy 2:12
- If we suffer, we shall also reign with [him]: if we deny [him], he also will deny us:
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.
Luke 12:9
- But he that denieth me before men shall be denied before the angels of God.
1 John 2:23
- Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: [(but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also.]
2 Peter 2:1
- ¶ But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.
Mark 14:30
- And Jesus saith unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this day, [even] in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice.
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.
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Commentary for Matthew 10:33
Matthew 10:33 is part of the Gospel according to Matthew, which is one of the four canonical Gospels in the New Testament. This verse is situated within the discourse known as the Mission Discourse, where Jesus sends out his twelve disciples to spread his message, heal the sick, and cast out demons. The historical context of this verse is set during the early ministry of Jesus, as he prepares his followers for the challenges they will face in their missionary work.
The theme of Matthew 10:33 revolves around the concept of acknowledgment and denial. In this verse, Jesus speaks of the consequences of denying him and his teachings. The text suggests a reciprocal relationship between the believer and Christ; just as believers are expected to acknowledge their faith in Jesus, he will acknowledge them before God the Father. Conversely, if one denies Jesus in the presence of others, Jesus will deny that person before God. This reflects the importance of public testimony and commitment to one's faith in early Christian belief.
The verse carries a warning of divine judgment and emphasizes the seriousness with which Jesus views the commitment of his followers. It serves as a powerful motivator for the disciples and early Christians to remain steadfast in their faith despite persecution or social pressure. The message is not only about the personal relationship with Christ but also about the public witness of that relationship, which is integral to the Christian identity and eschatological fate.
In summary, Matthew 10:33 addresses the gravity of publicly affirming or denying one's faith in Jesus. It is a call to courage and integrity for believers, with the promise of divine acknowledgment for those who confess their faith and the sobering prospect of divine rejection for those who do not. This verse reflects the early Christian understanding of the mutual accountability between the believer and Christ, set against the backdrop of the challenges faced by the early Church in its mission to proclaim the Gospel.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G1161
There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δέ
Transliteration: dé
Pronunciation: deh
Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English). - Strong's Number: G3748
There are 148 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὅστις
Transliteration: hóstis
Pronunciation: hot'-ee
Description: from ὅς and τὶς; which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which same:--X and (they), (such) as, (they) that, in that they, what(-soever), whereas ye, (they) which, who(-soever). Compare ὅτι. - Strong's Number: G302
There are 241 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἄν
Transliteration: án
Pronunciation: an
Description: a primary particle, denoting a supposition, wish, possibility or uncertainty:--(what-, where-, wither-, who-)soever. Usually unexpressed except by the subjunctive or potential mood. Also contracted for ἐάν. - Strong's Number: G720
There are 28 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀρνέομαι
Transliteration: arnéomai
Pronunciation: ar-neh'-om-ahee
Description: perhaps from Α (as a negative particle) and the middle voice of ῥέω; to contradict, i.e. disavow, reject, abnegate:--deny, refuse. - Strong's Number: G3165
There are 277 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μέ
Transliteration: mé
Pronunciation: meh
Description: a shorter (and probably original) form of ἐμέ; me:--I, me, my. - Strong's Number: G1715
There are 45 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἔμπροσθεν
Transliteration: émprosthen
Pronunciation: em'-pros-then
Description: from ἐν and πρός; in front of (in place (literally or figuratively) or time):--against, at, before, (in presence, sight) of. - Strong's Number: G444
There are 614 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἄνθρωπος
Transliteration: ánthrōpos
Pronunciation: anth'-ro-pos
Description: from ἀνήρ and (the countenance; from ὀπτάνομαι); man-faced, i.e. a human being:--certain, man. - Strong's Number: G846
There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: αὐτός
Transliteration: autós
Pronunciation: ow-tos'
Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ. - Strong's Number: G2504
There are 68 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: κἀγώ
Transliteration: kagṓ
Pronunciation: kam-eh'
Description: from καί and ἐγώ; so also the dative case , and accusative case and (or also, even, etc.) I, (to) me:--(and, even, even so, so) I (also, in like wise), both me, me also. - Strong's Number: G3450
There are 471 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μοῦ
Transliteration: moû
Pronunciation: moo
Description: the simpler form of ἐμοῦ; of me:--I, me, mine (own), my. - Strong's Number: G3962
There are 372 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πατήρ
Transliteration: patḗr
Pronunciation: pat-ayr'
Description: apparently a primary word; a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote):--father, parent. - Strong's Number: G3588
There are 498 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὁ
Transliteration: ho
Pronunciation: to
Description: the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom):--the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc. - Strong's Number: G1722
There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐν
Transliteration: en
Pronunciation: en
Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition. - Strong's Number: G3772
There are 264 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: οὐρανός
Transliteration: ouranós
Pronunciation: oo-ran-os'
Description: perhaps from the same as ὄρος (through the idea of elevation); the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity):--air, heaven(-ly), sky.