Profess unto them. Say to them; plainly declare.

I never knew you. That is, I never approved, loved, or regarded you as my…

Then I will profess to them—These words form a remarkable complement to the promise, “Whoever confesses Me before men, him I w…

Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. You shall know them by their fruits. Do…

St. Jerome: Just as He had said above that those who have the robe of a good life are still not to be received because of the…

If vv.15–20 deal with false prophets, vv.21–23 deal with false followers. Their cry of “Lord, Lord” (v.21) reflects fervency. In Jesus’ day it is d…

And then will I confess to them.⁴⁸² By using the word ὁμολογήσω, I will confess,⁴⁸³ Christ appears to allud…

Then will I profess to them
Publicly before men and angels, at the day of judgment,

Christ here shows that it will not be enough to acknowledge Him as our Master, merely in word and tongue. It is necessary for our happiness that we…

He gives precautions concerning those against whom one should be on guard. Now, they are described by their profe ion as prophets.