Luke 12:8 kjva — Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God:"

— Luke 12:8, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Luke 12 — Context

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But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.

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Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?

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But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.

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Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God:

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

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And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but unto him that blasphemeth against the Holy Ghost it shall not be forgiven.

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And when they bring you unto the synagogues, and unto magistrates, and powers, take ye no thought how or what thing ye shall answer, or what ye shall say:

Luke 12:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 12:8 say?
Luke 12:8 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God:”
Where is Luke 12:8 in the Bible?
Luke 12:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 12, verse 8.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 12:8.
What translation should I read Luke 12:8 in?
Luke 12:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 12:8?
Luke 12:8 reads (KJVA): “Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God:” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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