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class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/matthew/10.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/matthew/10.htm">New International Version</a> But whoever disowns me before others, I will disown before my Father in heaven. <a href="/nlt/matthew/10.htm">New Living Translation</a> But everyone who denies me here on earth, I will also deny before my Father in heaven. <a href="/esv/matthew/10.htm">English Standard Version</a> but whoever denies me before men, I also will deny before my Father who is in heaven. <a href="/bsb/matthew/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But whoever denies Me before men, I will also deny him before My Father in heaven. <a href="/blb/matthew/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And whoever shall deny Me before men, I also will deny him before My Father in the heavens. <a href="/kjv/matthew/10.htm">King James Bible</a> But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/10.htm">New King James Version</a> But whoever denies Me before men, him I will also deny before My Father who is in heaven. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But whoever denies Me before people, I will also deny him before My Father who is in heaven. <a href="/nasb/matthew/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220But whoever denies Me before men, I will also deny him before My Father who is in heaven. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “But whoever shall deny Me before men, I will also deny him before My Father who is in heaven. <a href="/lsb/matthew/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But whoever denies Me before men, I will also deny him before My Father who is in heaven. <a href="/amp/matthew/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But the one who denies and rejects Me before men, that one I will also deny and reject before My Father who is in heaven. <a href="/csb/matthew/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But whoever denies me before others, I will also deny him before my Father in heaven. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But whoever denies Me before men, I will also deny him before My Father in heaven. <a href="/asv/matthew/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father who is in heaven. <a href="/cev/matthew/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But if you reject me, I will tell my Father in heaven you don't belong to me. <a href="/erv/matthew/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven. <a href="/gwt/matthew/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> But I will tell my Father in heaven that I don't know the person who tells others that he doesn't know me. <a href="/gnt/matthew/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> But those who reject me publicly, I will reject before my Father in heaven. <a href="/isv/matthew/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> But whoever denies me before people I, too, will deny before my Father in heaven." <a href="/msb/matthew/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But whoever denies Me before men, I will also deny him before My Father in heaven. <a href="/net/matthew/10.htm">NET Bible</a> But whoever denies me before people, I will deny him also before my Father in heaven. <a href="/nheb/matthew/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But whoever denies me before people, him I will also deny before my Father who is in heaven. <a href="/wbt/matthew/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But whoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father who is in heaven. <a href="/wey/matthew/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But whoever disowns me before men I also will disown before my Father who is in Heaven. <a href="/web/matthew/10.htm">World English Bible</a> But whoever denies me before men, I will also deny him before my Father who is in heaven. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and whoever will deny Me before men, I also will deny him before My Father who is in the heavens. <a href="/blb/matthew/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And whoever shall deny Me before men, I also will deny him before My Father in the heavens. <a href="/ylt/matthew/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and whoever shall deny me before men, I also will deny him before my Father who is in the heavens. <a href="/slt/matthew/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> But whoever should deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father, him in the heavens.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But he that shall deny me before men, I will also deny him before my Father who is in heaven. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But whoever will have denied me before men, I also will deny before my Father, who is in heaven. <a href="/nabre/matthew/10.htm">New American Bible</a> But whoever denies me before others, I will deny before my heavenly Father. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> but whoever denies me before others, I also will deny before my Father in heaven.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But whoever will deny me before men, I will also deny him before my Father in heaven. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/10.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But whoever will deny me before the children of men, I shall deny him also before my Father who is in Heaven.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But whoever will deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father who is in heaven.<CM> <a href="/godbey/matthew/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>But whosoever may deny me before the people, I will also deny him before my Father who is in the heavens.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But whosoever shall disown me before men, him will I also disown before my Father who is in heaven.<CM> <a href="/mace/matthew/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but whosoever shall renounce me before men, him will I also renounce before my father who is in heaven. <a href="/wey/matthew/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But whoever disowns me before men I also will disown before my Father who is in Heaven. <a href="/worrell/matthew/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>But whosoever denies Me before men, him will I also deny before My Father Who is in Heaven.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>but whosoever shall disown me before men, him will I also disown before my Father who is in heaven.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/matthew/10-33.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=2637" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/10.htm">Confessing Christ</a> 32Therefore everyone who confesses Me before men, I will also confess him before My Father in heaven. 33<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: d’ (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/3748.htm" title="3748: hostis (RelPro-NMS) -- Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever. ">whoever</a> <a href="/greek/302.htm" title="302: an (Prtcl) -- A primary particle, denoting a supposition, wish, possibility or uncertainty."></a> <a href="/greek/720.htm" title="720: arnēsētai (V-ASM-3S) -- Perhaps from a and the middle voice of rheo; to contradict, i.e. Disavow, reject, abnegate.">denies</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: me (PPro-A1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">Me</a> <a href="/greek/1715.htm" title="1715: emprosthen (Prep) -- From en and pros; in front of (literally or figuratively) or time).">before</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpōn (N-GMP) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">men,</a> <a href="/greek/2504.htm" title="2504: kagō (PPro-N1S) -- To also, I too, but I. From kai and ego; so also the dative case kamoi, and accusative case kame and I, me."></a> <a href="/greek/720.htm" title="720: arnēsomai (V-FIM-1S) -- Perhaps from a and the middle voice of rheo; to contradict, i.e. Disavow, reject, abnegate.">I will also deny</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">him</a> <a href="/greek/1715.htm" title="1715: emprosthen (Prep) -- From en and pros; in front of (literally or figuratively) or time).">before</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">My</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3962.htm" title="3962: Patros (N-GMS) -- Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a father.">Father</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3772.htm" title="3772: ouranois (N-DMP) -- Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel.">heaven.</a> 34Do not assume that I have come to bring peace to the earth; I have not come to bring peace, but a sword.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/luke/12-9.htm">Luke 12:9</a> But whoever denies Me before men will be denied before the angels of God. <a href="/mark/8-38.htm">Mark 8:38</a> If anyone is ashamed of Me and My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will also be ashamed of him when He comes in His Father’s glory with the holy angels.” <a href="/2_timothy/2-12.htm">2 Timothy 2:12</a> if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us; <a href="/1_john/2-23.htm">1 John 2:23</a> Whoever denies the Son does not have the Father, but whoever confesses the Son has the Father as well. <a href="/2_peter/2-1.htm">2 Peter 2:1</a> Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves. <a href="/john/12-48.htm">John 12:48</a> There is a judge for the one who rejects Me and does not receive My words: The word that I have spoken will judge him on the last day. <a href="/revelation/3-8.htm">Revelation 3:8</a> I know your deeds. Behold, I have placed before you an open door, which no one can shut. I know that you have only a little strength, yet you have kept My word and have not denied My name. <a href="/romans/10-9.htm">Romans 10:9-10</a> that if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. / For with your heart you believe and are justified, and with your mouth you confess and are saved. <a href="/1_timothy/5-8.htm">1 Timothy 5:8</a> If anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. <a href="/titus/1-16.htm">Titus 1:16</a> They profess to know God, but by their actions they deny Him. They are detestable, disobedient, and unfit for any good deed. <a href="/hebrews/6-4.htm">Hebrews 6:4-6</a> It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, / who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age— / and then have fallen away—to be restored to repentance, because they themselves are crucifying the Son of God all over again and subjecting Him to open shame. <a href="/john/3-18.htm">John 3:18</a> Whoever believes in Him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe has already been condemned, because he has not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son. <a href="/john/5-23.htm">John 5:23</a> so that all may honor the Son just as they honor the Father. Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent Him. <a href="/1_john/4-3.htm">1 John 4:3</a> and every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming and which is already in the world at this time. <a href="/isaiah/45-23.htm">Isaiah 45:23</a> By Myself I have sworn; truth has gone out from My mouth, a word that will not be revoked: Every knee will bow before Me, every tongue will swear allegiance.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But whoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.deny me.<a href="/matthew/26-70.htm">Matthew 26:70-75</a> But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest… <a href="/mark/14-30.htm">Mark 14:30,72</a> And Jesus saith unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this day, even in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice… <a href="/luke/9-26.htm">Luke 9:26</a> For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father's, and of the holy angels.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/34-5.htm">Denies</a> <a href="/amos/2-7.htm">Deny</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-9.htm">Disown</a> <a href="/job/8-18.htm">Disowns</a> <a href="/matthew/10-32.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/matthew/10-32.htm">Heavens</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/12-18.htm">Denies</a> <a href="/matthew/16-24.htm">Deny</a> <a href="/matthew/16-24.htm">Disown</a> <a href="/luke/12-9.htm">Disowns</a> <a href="/matthew/11-11.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/matthew/11-11.htm">Heavens</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 10</div>1. <a href="/matthew/10-1.htm">Jesus sends out his apostles, enabling them with power to do miracles;</a> 5. <a href="/matthew/10-5.htm">giving them their charge, teaches them;</a> 16. <a href="/matthew/10-16.htm">comforts them against persecutions;</a> 40. <a href="/matthew/10-40.htm">and promises a blessing to those who receive them.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/10.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>But whoever denies Me before men This phrase emphasizes the importance of acknowledging Jesus publicly. In the context of the early church, confessing Christ could lead to persecution or even death, as seen in the lives of the apostles and early martyrs. The cultural backdrop of the Roman Empire, where emperor worship was prevalent, made this confession particularly challenging. Denial of Christ is not just a verbal act but can also be seen in actions and lifestyle choices that contradict His teachings. This phrase echoes the warning found in <a href="/2_timothy/2-12.htm">2 Timothy 2:12</a>, where Paul states, "If we disown Him, He will also disown us."I will also deny him This part of the verse underscores the reciprocal nature of the relationship between Jesus and His followers. It reflects the principle of divine justice, where actions have corresponding consequences. The denial by Jesus is not a passive act but an active response to one's rejection of Him. This concept is further illustrated in the parable of the ten virgins (<a href="/matthew/25.htm">Matthew 25:1-13</a>), where the unprepared virgins are denied entry to the wedding feast, symbolizing the kingdom of heaven.before My Father in heaven The phrase highlights the ultimate authority and judgment of God the Father. It points to the heavenly court where Jesus acts as an advocate for believers, as seen in 1 <a href="/john/2.htm">John 2:1</a>. The imagery of a heavenly courtroom is consistent with Jewish understanding of divine judgment, where God is the supreme judge. This also connects to the role of Jesus as the mediator between God and humanity, as described in <a href="/hebrews/9-15.htm">Hebrews 9:15</a>. The mention of "My Father" emphasizes the unique relationship between Jesus and God, affirming His divine sonship and authority.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker of this verse, Jesus is addressing His disciples, providing them with instructions and warnings as He sends them out to preach the Gospel. 2. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> The immediate audience of Jesus' message, they are being prepared for the challenges and persecutions they will face as they spread the message of Christ. 3. <a href="/topical/h/heaven.htm">Heaven</a> The realm where God the Father resides, representing the ultimate place of judgment and eternal life. 4. <a href="/topical/g/god_the_father.htm">God the Father</a> The one before whom Jesus will either acknowledge or deny individuals based on their confession or denial of Him. 5. <a href="/topical/m/men.htm">Men</a> Refers to the people of the world, before whom believers are called to confess their faith in Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_confession.htm">The Importance of Confession</a> Confessing Jesus before others is a vital aspect of our faith. It is not merely a private belief but a public declaration that aligns us with Christ. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_denial.htm">The Consequences of Denial</a> Denying Christ has eternal consequences. It is a serious matter that affects our standing before God the Father. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_the_face_of_persecution.htm">Courage in the Face of Persecution</a> Jesus prepares His disciples for persecution, encouraging them to stand firm in their faith despite opposition. <a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a> Our actions and confessions on earth have eternal implications. We must live with an awareness of the heavenly reality. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_witnessing.htm">Faithfulness in Witnessing</a> As believers, we are called to be faithful witnesses of Christ, sharing the Gospel boldly and without fear.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 10</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_wealth_inequality.htm">What does 'crypto-Christian' mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'stand_firm'_mean_biblically.htm">Is Arminianism considered heretical?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_1_john_4_3_with_god's_mercy.htm">In 1 John 4:3, how do we reconcile the warning about denying Jesus with passages suggesting God’s inclusive mercy elsewhere in the Bible? </a> <a href="/q/what_does_'crypto-christian'_mean.htm">What does "crypto-Christian" mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(33) Whosoever shall deny me.--As with all other eternal laws, the blessing on those who fulfil the conditions to which it is attached has its counterpart of woe on those who do not fulfil them. To deny Christ on earth by word or deed, to live as if His work were nothing to us, must lead to His denying us in the last great day.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 33. - Besides the parallel passage, <a href="/luke/12-9.htm">Luke 12:9</a>, cf. the similar thought in <a href="/mark/8-38.htm">Mark 8:38</a> (parallel passages: <a href="/luke/9-26.htm">Luke 9:26</a>; <a href="/matthew/16-27.htm">Matthew 16:27</a>). But whosoever shall deny me before men. Kubel compares St. Peter's words, "I know not the man" (<a href="/matthew/26-74.htm">Matthew 26:74</a>). Him will I also deny. The emphasis is on "deny" (cf. <a href="/2_timothy/2-12.htm">2 Timothy 2:12</a>; Ign., 'Smyrn.,' § 5). Before my Father which is in heaven. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/10-33.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But δ’ (d’) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. whoever ὅστις (hostis) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3748.htm">Strong's 3748: </a> Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever. denies ἀρνήσηταί (arnēsētai) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_720.htm">Strong's 720: </a> Perhaps from a and the middle voice of rheo; to contradict, i.e. Disavow, reject, abnegate. Me με (me) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. before ἔμπροσθεν (emprosthen) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1715.htm">Strong's 1715: </a> From en and pros; in front of (literally or figuratively) or time). men, ἀνθρώπων (anthrōpōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. I will also deny ἀρνήσομαι (arnēsomai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_720.htm">Strong's 720: </a> Perhaps from a and the middle voice of rheo; to contradict, i.e. Disavow, reject, abnegate. him αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. before ἔμπροσθεν (emprosthen) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1715.htm">Strong's 1715: </a> From en and pros; in front of (literally or figuratively) or time). My μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. Father Πατρός (Patros) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3962.htm">Strong's 3962: </a> Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. heaven. οὐρανοῖς (ouranois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3772.htm">Strong's 3772: </a> Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/10-33.htm">Matthew 10:33 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/matthew/10-33.htm">Matthew 10:33 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/matthew/10-33.htm">Matthew 10:33 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/matthew/10-33.htm">Matthew 10:33 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/matthew/10-33.htm">Matthew 10:33 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/10-33.htm">Matthew 10:33 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/10-33.htm">Matthew 10:33 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/10-33.htm">Matthew 10:33 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/10-33.htm">Matthew 10:33 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/matthew/10-33.htm">Matthew 10:33 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/matthew/10-33.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 10:33 But whoever denies me before men him (Matt. 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