Luke 12:9 net — But the one who denies me before men will be denied before God’s angels.

NET Bible

"But the one who denies me before men will be denied before God’s angels."

— Luke 12:9, NET Bible

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Luke 12:9 in Other Translations

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Luke 12 — Context

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Aren’t five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten before God.

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In fact, even the hairs on your head are all numbered. Do not be afraid; you are more valuable than many sparrows.

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“I tell you, whoever acknowledges me before men, the Son of Man will also acknowledge before God’s angels.

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But the one who denies me before men will be denied before God’s angels.

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

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But when they bring you before the synagogues, the rulers, and the authorities, do not worry about how you should make your defense or what you should say,

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for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that moment what you must say.”

Luke 12:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 12:9 say?
Luke 12:9 in the NET Bible reads: “But the one who denies me before men will be denied before God’s angels.”
Where is Luke 12:9 in the Bible?
Luke 12:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 12, verse 9.
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 12:9.
What translation should I read Luke 12:9 in?
Luke 12:9 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 12:9?
Luke 12:9 reads (NET): “But the one who denies me before men will be denied before God’s angels.” 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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