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<a href="/nasb/luke/12.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220And I say to you, everyone who confesses Me before men, the Son of Man will confess him also before the angels of God; <a href="/nasb77/luke/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And I say to you, everyone who confesses Me before men, the Son of Man shall confess him also before the angels of God; <a href="/lsb/luke/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “And I say to you, everyone who confesses Me before men, the Son of Man will confess him also before the angels of God, <a href="/amp/luke/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “I say to you, whoever declares openly and confesses Me before men [speaking freely of Me as his Lord], the Son of Man also will declare openly and confess him [as one of His own] before the angels of God. <a href="/csb/luke/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “And I say to you, anyone who acknowledges me before others, the Son of Man will also acknowledge him before the angels of God, <a href="/hcsb/luke/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> &#8220And I say to you, anyone who acknowledges Me before men, the Son of Man will also acknowledge him before the angels of God, <a href="/asv/luke/12.htm">American Standard Version</a> And I say unto you, Every one who shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God: <a href="/cev/luke/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> If you tell others that you belong to me, the Son of Man will tell God's angels that you are my followers. <a href="/erv/luke/12.htm">English Revised Version</a> And I say unto you, Every one who shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God: <a href="/gwt/luke/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I can guarantee that the Son of Man will acknowledge in front of God's angels every person who acknowledges him in front of others. <a href="/gnt/luke/12.htm">Good News Translation</a> "I assure you that those who declare publicly that they belong to me, the Son of Man will do the same for them before the angels of God. <a href="/isv/luke/12.htm">International Standard Version</a> "But I tell you, the Son of Man will acknowledge before God's angels everyone who acknowledges me before people. <a href="/msb/luke/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> I tell you, everyone who confesses Me before men, the Son of Man will also confess him before the angels of God. <a href="/net/luke/12.htm">NET Bible</a> "I tell you, whoever acknowledges me before men, the Son of Man will also acknowledge before God's angels. <a href="/nheb/luke/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> "I tell you, everyone who confesses me before people, him will the Son of Man also confess before the angels of God; <a href="/wbt/luke/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Also I say to you, Whoever shall confess me before men, him will the Son of man also confess before the angels of God. <a href="/wey/luke/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "And I tell you that every man who shall have acknowledged me before men, the Son of Man will also acknowledge before the angels of God. <a href="/web/luke/12.htm">World English Bible</a> “I tell you, everyone who confesses me before men, the Son of Man will also confess before the angels of God; <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And I say to you, everyone who may confess in Me before men, the Son of Man will also confess in him before the messengers of God, <a href="/blb/luke/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And I say to you, everyone who will confess in Me before men, the Son of Man also will confess in him before the angels of God. <a href="/ylt/luke/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'And I say to you, Every one -- whoever may confess with me before men, the Son of Man also shall confess with him before the messengers of God, <a href="/slt/luke/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And I say to you, Every one who should acknowledge in me before men, also the Son of man will acknowledge in him before the messengers of God.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And I say to you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God. <a href="/cpdv/luke/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But I say to you: Everyone who will have confessed me before men, the Son of man will also confess him before the Angels of God. <a href="/nabre/luke/12.htm">New American Bible</a> I tell you, everyone who acknowledges me before others the Son of Man will acknowledge before the angels of God. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> “And I tell you, everyone who acknowledges me before others, the Son of Man also will acknowledge before the angels of God;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> I say to you, Whoever will acknowledge me before men, the Son of man will also acknowledge him before the angels of God. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/12.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “And I say to you that everyone who will confess me before the children of men, The Son of Man will also confess him before the Angels of God.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/12.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And I further say to you, Whoever confesses me before men, him will the Son of man also confess before the angels of God. <a href="/godbey/luke/12.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>But I say unto you, that every one who may confess me before the people, the Son of man will also confess him before the angels of God.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/12.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But I tell you, Every one who shall confess me before men, him will the Son of man also confess before the angels of God: <a href="/mace/luke/12.htm">Mace New Testament</a> moreover I declare unto you, whoever shall acknowledge me before men, him shall the son of man also own before the angels of God. <a href="/wey/luke/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "And I tell you that every man who shall have acknowledged me before men, the Son of Man will also acknowledge before the angels of God. <a href="/worrell/luke/12.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>"And I say to you, every one who shall confess Me before men, him will the Son of Man confess before the angels of God;<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/12.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>But I say unto you, Whosoever shall own me before men, the Son of man will also own him before the angels of God.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/12-8.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/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=5025" 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/luke/12.htm">Confessing Christ</a> 7And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. 8<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: Legō (V-PIA-1S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">I tell</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you,</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pas (Adj-NMS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">everyone</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hos (RelPro-NMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">who</a> <a href="/greek/302.htm" title="302: an (Prtcl) -- A primary particle, denoting a supposition, wish, possibility or uncertainty."></a> <a href="/greek/3670.htm" title="3670: homologēsē (V-ASA-3S) -- From a compound of the base of homou and logos; to assent, i.e. Covenant, acknowledge.">confesses</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."></a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: emoi (PPro-D1S) -- 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/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5207.htm" title="5207: Huios (N-NMS) -- A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a son, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.">Son</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/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpou (N-GMS) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">of Man</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3670.htm" title="3670: homologēsei (V-FIA-3S) -- From a compound of the base of homou and logos; to assent, i.e. Covenant, acknowledge.">will also confess</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."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- 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/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.">the</a> <a href="/greek/32.htm" title="32: angelōn (N-GMP) -- From aggello; a messenger; especially an angel; by implication, a pastor.">angels</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/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God.</a> 9But whoever denies Me before men will be denied before the angels of God.…<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="/matthew/10-32.htm">Matthew 10:32</a> Therefore everyone who confesses Me before men, I will also confess him before My Father in heaven. <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="/revelation/3-5.htm">Revelation 3:5</a> Like them, he who overcomes will be dressed in white. And I will never blot out his name from the Book of Life, but I will confess his name before My Father and His angels. <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_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="/matthew/25-31.htm">Matthew 25:31-33</a> When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, He will sit on His glorious throne. / All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate the people one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. / He will place the sheep on His right and the goats on His left. <a href="/john/12-42.htm">John 12:42-43</a> Nevertheless, many of the leaders believed in Him. But because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, for fear that they would be put out of the synagogue. / For they loved praise from men more than praise from 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="/acts/7-55.htm">Acts 7:55-56</a> But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked intently into heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. / “Look,” he said, “I see heaven open and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God.” <a href="/philippians/2-11.htm">Philippians 2:11</a> and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. <a href="/1_peter/3-15.htm">1 Peter 3:15</a> But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect, <a href="/hebrews/10-23.htm">Hebrews 10:23</a> Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful. <a href="/daniel/7-13.htm">Daniel 7:13-14</a> In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence. / And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed. <a href="/psalms/119-46.htm">Psalm 119:46</a> I will speak of Your testimonies before kings, and I will not be ashamed. <a href="/isaiah/43-10.htm">Isaiah 43:10</a> “You are My witnesses,” declares the LORD, “and My servant whom I have chosen, so that you may consider and believe Me and understand that I am He. Before Me no god was formed, and after Me none will come.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Also I say to you, Whoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God:Whosoever.<a href="/1_samuel/2-30.htm">1 Samuel 2:30</a> Wherefore 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.<a href="/psalms/119-46.htm">Psalm 119:46</a> I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings, and will not be ashamed.<a href="/matthew/10-32.htm">Matthew 10:32,33</a> Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven… confess.<a href="/matthew/25-31.htm">Matthew 25:31-34</a> When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory: … <a href="/jude/1-24.htm">Jude 1:24,25</a> Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/10-32.htm">Acknowledge</a> <a href="/luke/7-29.htm">Acknowledged</a> <a href="/matthew/10-32.htm">Acknowledges</a> <a href="/luke/9-26.htm">Angels</a> <a href="/matthew/11-25.htm">Confess</a> <a href="/matthew/10-32.htm">Confesses</a> <a href="/luke/11-36.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/luke/9-52.htm">Messengers</a> <a href="/luke/11-48.htm">Witness</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/9-22.htm">Acknowledge</a> <a href="/john/1-20.htm">Acknowledged</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-20.htm">Acknowledges</a> <a href="/luke/12-9.htm">Angels</a> <a href="/john/1-20.htm">Confess</a> <a href="/romans/10-10.htm">Confesses</a> <a href="/luke/12-24.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/luke/12-9.htm">Messengers</a> <a href="/luke/18-20.htm">Witness</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 12</div>1. <a href="/luke/12-1.htm">Jesus preaches to his apostles to avoid hypocrisy</a> 13. <a href="/luke/12-13.htm">and warns against covetousness, by the parable of the man who set up greater barns.</a> 22. <a href="/luke/12-22.htm">We must not worry about earthly things,</a> 31. <a href="/luke/12-31.htm">but seek the kingdom of God;</a> 33. <a href="/luke/12-33.htm">give alms;</a> 35. <a href="/luke/12-35.htm">be ready at a knock to open to our Lord whensoever he comes.</a> 41. <a href="/luke/12-41.htm">Jesus' disciples are to see to their charges,</a> 49. <a href="/luke/12-49.htm">and look for persecution.</a> 54. <a href="/luke/12-54.htm">The people must take this time of grace;</a> 57. <a href="/luke/12-57.htm">because it is a fearful thing to die without reconciliation.</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/luke/12.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/12.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>I tell you This phrase indicates the authority of Jesus as He speaks. It emphasizes the importance and truth of His message. In the Gospels, Jesus often uses "I tell you" to introduce significant teachings or revelations, underscoring His role as a divine teacher and prophet.everyone who confesses Me before men Confession here implies an open acknowledgment of faith in Jesus Christ. In the early church, public confession was crucial, especially in the face of persecution. This phrase calls believers to be bold in their faith, regardless of societal pressures. The act of confessing Jesus is not merely verbal but involves a lifestyle that reflects His teachings. This is echoed in <a href="/romans/10-9.htm">Romans 10:9-10</a>, where confession and belief are linked to salvation.the Son of Man will also confess him The title "Son of Man" is a messianic term that Jesus frequently uses for Himself, drawing from <a href="/daniel/7-13.htm">Daniel 7:13-14</a>, where the Son of Man is given authority and an everlasting kingdom. This phrase assures believers that their faithfulness on earth will be acknowledged by Jesus in the heavenly realm. It highlights the reciprocal nature of the relationship between Jesus and His followers.before the angels of God This phrase suggests a heavenly courtroom setting, where angels serve as witnesses to the confession of believers. Angels are often depicted in Scripture as messengers and servants of God, present in divine assemblies (<a href="/job/1-6.htm">Job 1:6</a>, <a href="/revelation/5-11.htm">Revelation 5:11</a>). The acknowledgment before angels signifies divine approval and acceptance, reinforcing the eternal significance of earthly confession.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus (Son of Man)</a> The speaker of this verse, Jesus refers to Himself as the "Son of Man," a title that emphasizes His role as the Messiah and His identification with humanity. 2. <a href="/topical/a/angels_of_god.htm">Angels of God</a> Spiritual beings who serve God and are present in the heavenly realm. They are witnesses to the confessions made by Jesus on behalf of believers. 3. <a href="/topical/c/confession.htm">Confession</a> The act of acknowledging or professing faith in Jesus Christ publicly. This is a key theme in the verse, highlighting the importance of openly declaring one's faith.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_public_confession.htm">The Importance of Public Confession</a> Confessing Christ before others is a vital aspect of Christian faith. It is not merely a private belief but a public declaration that aligns us with Jesus. <a href="/topical/h/heavenly_acknowledgment.htm">Heavenly Acknowledgment</a> Jesus promises to acknowledge those who confess Him before others. This acknowledgment is not just earthly but has eternal significance before the angels of God. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_faith.htm">Courage in Faith</a> In a world that may be hostile to Christian beliefs, it takes courage to confess Christ. Believers are called to stand firm in their faith, regardless of societal pressures. <a href="/topical/w/witnessing_as_a_lifestyle.htm">Witnessing as a Lifestyle</a> Confession is not a one-time event but a lifestyle. Our words and actions should consistently reflect our allegiance to Christ. <a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a> Understanding that our confession has eternal implications should motivate us to live boldly for Christ, knowing that our faithfulness is recognized in heaven.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 12</a> <a href="/q/common_global_christmas_traditions.htm">What are common Christmas traditions worldwide?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_redshift_mean.htm">What actions do angels perform?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_luke_12_10_fit_with_god's_forgiveness.htm">Luke 12:10 mentions an “unforgivable sin.” How does that align with passages elsewhere in the Bible that emphasize God’s limitless forgiveness? </a> <a href="/q/do_humans_become_angels_after_death.htm">Do humans transform into angels after death?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) Also I say unto you.--Again we note another like variation between St. Matthew's "before My Father which is in Heaven," and St. Luke's "before the angels of God."<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 8. - Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God. The great Teacher pursues the subject of the future of his disciples. It is by no means only to a wise fear of that God, whose hand stretches beyond this life, that he appeals as a mighty inducement for his servants utterly to disregard all dangers which may meet them in the course of their service; he tells them, too, of a splendid recompense, which will assuredly be the guerdon of all his true followers. Before that glorious throng of heavenly beings, whose existence was a part of the creed of every true Jew; before the mighty angels, the awful seraphim; before that countless crowd of winged and burning ones who assisted at the awful mysteries of Sinai, would they who witnessed for him, and suffered because of him, be acknowledged by him. Their sufferings in the service of the King of heaven, whom they knew on earth as the poor Galilee Teacher, would be recounted before the angels by the same King of heaven, when he returned to his home of grandeur and of peace in heaven. <a href="/commentaries/luke/12-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>I tell Λέγω (Legō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. you, ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. everyone πᾶς (pas) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. who ὃς (hos) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. confesses ὁμολογήσῃ (homologēsē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3670.htm">Strong's 3670: </a> From a compound of the base of homou and logos; to assent, i.e. Covenant, acknowledge. Me ἐμοὶ (emoi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 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. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Son Υἱὸς (Huios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5207.htm">Strong's 5207: </a> A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. of Man ἀνθρώπου (anthrōpou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <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. will also confess ὁμολογήσει (homologēsei) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3670.htm">Strong's 3670: </a> From a compound of the base of homou and logos; to assent, i.e. Covenant, acknowledge. him αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 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). the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. angels ἀγγέλων (angelōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_32.htm">Strong's 32: </a> From aggello; a messenger; especially an 'angel'; by implication, a pastor. of God. Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/12-8.htm">Luke 12:8 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/12-8.htm">Luke 12:8 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/12-8.htm">Luke 12:8 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/12-8.htm">Luke 12:8 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/12-8.htm">Luke 12:8 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/12-8.htm">Luke 12:8 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/12-8.htm">Luke 12:8 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/12-8.htm">Luke 12:8 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/12-8.htm">Luke 12:8 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/12-8.htm">Luke 12:8 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/12-8.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 12:8 I tell you everyone who confesses me (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/12-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 12:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 12:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/12-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 12:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 12:9" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>