Matthew 10:32 Whoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. I. WHAT DOES OUR TEXT REQUIRE? Our confession of Christ before men. The subject of this confession. The persons before whom this confession is to be made. The manner in which this confession is to be made — verbally, practically, passively. Why? Because it falls in with the nature and design of Christianity, to prove your sincerity, in order to be useful, and because He deserves it. II. WHAT IT ENSURES? His confession of us. More than recognition. The confessor before whom this confession is to be made; the season when this confession shall be made. (W. Jay.) Parallel Verses KJV: Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. |
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