^{8 Ref} "I tell you, everyone who confesses me before men, him will the Son of Man also confess before the angels of God;

^{9 Ref} but he who denies me in the presence of men will be denied in the presence of the angels of God.

^{10 Ref} Everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but those who blaspheme against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.

^{11 Ref} When they bring you before the synagogues, the rulers, and the authorities, don't be anxious how or what you will answer, or what you will say;