But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.

MATTHEW 10:33KJV
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Matthew 10:33 (KJV)

What does Matthew 10:33 mean?

Matthew 10:33 means that if someone publicly rejects or disowns Jesus in front of others, Jesus will also disown that person before God the Father in heaven. This verse highlights the seriousness of acknowledging or denying Jesus in one's life, especially in the presence of others.

In this verse, Jesus is speaking to His disciples as He prepares them to go out and share His message. He warns them about the challenges and opposition they might face, making it clear that their response to Him—whether they stand with Him or deny Him—has eternal significance. The verse is part of a larger passage where Jesus talks about loyalty, courage, and the cost of following Him.

Where else these words appear

“deny” Greek G720 · used in 28 verses

  • Matthew 26:70 But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest.
  • John 18:27 Peter then denied again: and immediately the cock crew.
  • Titus 1:16 They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.

“before” Greek G1715 · used in 45 verses

  • Matthew 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
  • Matthew 27:29 And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!
  • John 3:28 Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but that I am sent before him.

“also” Greek G2504 · used in 68 verses

  • Matthew 2:8 And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.
  • John 10:27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
  • 1 Corinthians 7:40 But she is happier if she so abide, after my judgment: and I think also that I have the Spirit of God.

“whosoever” Greek G3748 · used in 148 verses

  • Matthew 2:6 And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.
  • John 14:13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
  • Galatians 5:19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,