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But whoever denies me before men, him will I also deny before my Father who is in heaven.
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Denial Is More Than Words
Commentators agree that denying Christ is not limited to a verbal renunciation. It also includes a failure to confess Him, being ashamed of His teachings, or living a life that practically ignores Him. As Charles Spurgeon notes, "not to confess Christ is practically to deny him." This calls for a deep self-examination of our entire life's posture toward Jesus.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Whosoever therefore shall confess me, etc. The same word, in the original, is translated confess and profess ([Reference…
Shall deny me (αρνησητα με). Aorist subjunctive here with οστις, though future indicative ομολογησε above. Note accusative here (c…
19th Century
Anglican
Whoever denies me — As with all other eternal laws, the blessing for those who fulfill the conditions has its counterpart of woe f…
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Baptist
Do not fear therefore, you are of more value than many sparrows. Whoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before …
In Mk 8:38, Jesus addressed words similar to these to the crowds, though he used the phrase “Son of Man.” Here, however, Jesus is addressing his di…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But whosoever shall deny me before men Deny that he is a disciple of Christ, and that Christ is his Lord and master,…
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Our Lord warned his disciples to prepare for persecution. They were to avoid all things which gave an advantage to their enemies, all meddling with…
13th Century
Catholic
The Lord instructed the Apostles concerning their office and their necessary means of livelihood; but now He instructs them concerning their immine…
