Luke 12:8

Arabic Bible ERV 2009

لا تَخجَلُوا بِيَسُوع «وَأقُولُ لَكُمْ إنَّ كُلَّ مَنْ يَعتَرِفُ بِي أمامَ الآخَرِينَ، فَسَأعتَرِفُ أنا ابنَ الإنسانِ بِهِ أمامَ مَلائِكَةِ اللهِ.

What Does This Mean?

In Luke 12:8, Jesus says that if someone acknowledges Him publicly, He will also acknowledge them before the angels of God. This means being open about faith in Christ can result in a special recognition from Him.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a best friend who always sticks up for you when others are around. Now, think of Jesus as that best friend. If you tell everyone how much you love playing with your toy car (Jesus), He promises to say nice things about you in front of all His special friends in heaven.

Historical Background

This verse is part of the Gospel of Luke, written by Luke, a companion of Paul, around 80-100 AD. The audience was primarily Gentile Christians and interested Gentiles. In this cultural setting, openly acknowledging Jesus could lead to social ostracism or worse.

Living It Out Today

Consider a scenario where an employee at a company decides to wear a small cross necklace as a symbol of their faith. Despite possible criticism from coworkers, they maintain their openness about their beliefs and find support in knowing that God acknowledges their courage.

Topics

• faithfulness
• recognition
• public declaration
• courage
• reward
• salvation

Related Verses

• Matthew 10:32-33
• Romans 10:9-10
• John 12:42-43
• Acts 5:40-42
• 1 Corinthians 1:23

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the promise given in this verse?

The promise in Luke 12:8 is that Jesus will publicly acknowledge those who confess Him before others, affirming their faith before God's angels.

How can we apply this verse to our daily lives?

We can live openly and proudly about our Christian faith by sharing it with others and supporting fellow believers in their public declarations of faith.

What does confessing Jesus mean?

Confessing Jesus means publicly declaring your belief in Him, often through actions or words that affirm His role as the Son of God.

Are there any risks associated with confessing Jesus before men?

Yes, historically and even today, openly confessing faith can lead to social ostracism, job loss, or other forms of persecution, especially in areas where Christianity is not widely accepted.