Matthew 10:32
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.
Original Language Analysis
οὖν
therefore
G3767
οὖν
therefore
Strong's:
G3767
Word #:
2 of 20
(adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
ὅστις
G3748
ἔμπροσθεν
before
G1715
ἔμπροσθεν
before
Strong's:
G1715
Word #:
7 of 20
in front of (in place (literally or figuratively) or time)
τοῦ
which
G3588
τοῦ
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
8 of 20
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
κἀγὼ
also
G2504
κἀγὼ
also
Strong's:
G2504
Word #:
11 of 20
so also the dative case ????? <pronunciation strongs="kam-oy'"/>, and accusative case ???? <pronunciation strongs="kam-eh'"/> and (or also, even, etc.
αὐτῷ
him
G846
αὐτῷ
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
13 of 20
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
ἔμπροσθεν
before
G1715
ἔμπροσθεν
before
Strong's:
G1715
Word #:
14 of 20
in front of (in place (literally or figuratively) or time)
τοῦ
which
G3588
τοῦ
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
15 of 20
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
πατρός
Father
G3962
πατρός
Father
Strong's:
G3962
Word #:
16 of 20
a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
Cross References
Revelation 3:5He 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.1 John 4:15Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God.2 Timothy 1:8Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;Revelation 2:13I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.1 Samuel 2:30Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeed that 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.John 9:22These words 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.Psalms 119:46I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings, and will not be ashamed.Matthew 25:34Then 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:
Historical Context
First-century confession of Christ could mean martyrdom under Roman persecution. The promise of Jesus' confession before the Father outweighs all earthly consequences. This confession isn't mere words but identification with Jesus despite social, economic, or physical cost.
Questions for Reflection
- How does the promise of Jesus confessing you before the Father motivate your witness?
- Where do you face pressure to remain silent about Jesus, and how will you respond?
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Analysis & Commentary
Jesus' promise 'Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I also confess before my Father which is in heaven' establishes the requirement and reward of public witness. 'Confess' (Greek: homologeō) means to say the same thing—agreeing with God's truth about Jesus regardless of consequences. Jesus promises to acknowledge such faithful witnesses before the Father—eternal recognition for temporal faithfulness. This incentivizes boldness despite persecution.