Mat 10:32-33 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Matt 10:32-33: 10:32-33 God accepts the one who acknowledges Jesus publicly in the context of trial and persecution (10:16-25 ). These verses pertain to a person’s pattern of life (see 7:13-27 ) and not to a single confession or a single denial. For example, Judas acknowledged Jesus in individual instances yet was damned (26:23-24 ), whereas Peter denied Jesus (see 26:69-75 ) yet was saved.

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‏ Matthew 10:32-33

Summary for Matt 10:32-33: 10:32-33 ^a God accepts the one who acknowledges Jesus publicly in the context of trial and persecution (10:16-25 ^b). These verses pertain to a person’s pattern of life (see 7:13-27 ^c) and not to a single confession or a single denial. For example, Judas acknowledged Jesus in individual instances yet was damned (26:23-24 ^d), whereas Peter denied Jesus (see 26:69-75 ^e) yet was saved.