Luke 12:9

9 But whoever disowns me before others will be disowned before the angels of God.

Luke 12:9 in Other Translations

9 But he that denieth me before men shall be denied before the angels of God.

9 but the one who denies me before men will be denied before the angels of God.

9 But anyone who denies me here on earth will be denied before God’s angels.

9 But if you pretend you don't know me, do you think I'll defend you before God's angels?

9 but he that denieth me in the presence of men shall be denied in the presence of the angels of God.

9 But God's angels will be told that I don't know those people who tell others that they don't know me.

9 but whoever denies Me before men will be denied before the angels of God.

9 But what about someone who says in front of others that he doesn't know me? I, the Son of Man, will say that I don't know him in front of God's angels.

Luke 12:9 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 12:9

But he that denieth me before men
That is, that continues to deny Christ, and lives and dies a denier of him; for otherwise it is possible for a person to deny Jesus to be the Son of God, or the Messiah, and afterwards confess him, as a Pagan or Jew; and through temptation, a real Christian may be left for a while, in one shape or another, to deny him and his truths, and afterwards truly repent, and at last be saved, as Peter; but they that deny Christ publicly, and persist in it,

shall be denied before the angels of God:
they will be denied by Christ as belonging to him; they will be denied admission into heaven; they will be covered with shame and confusion publicly; they will be sent into everlasting burnings, and be ever tormented with fire and brimstone, in the presence of the holy angels.

Luke 12:9 In-Context

7 Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

8 “I tell you, whoever publicly acknowledges me before others, the Son of Man will also acknowledge before the angels of God.

9 But whoever disowns me before others will be disowned before the angels of God.

10 And everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but anyone who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.

11 “When you are brought before synagogues, rulers and authorities, do not worry about how you will defend yourselves or what you will say,

Cross References

• 1. Mark 8:38; 2 Timothy 2:12