Verse Comparison: Luke 12:8
American Standard Version
And I say unto you, Every one who shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God:
Amplified® Bible
And I tell you, Whoever declares openly [speaking out freely] {and} confesses that he is My worshiper {and} acknowledges Me before men, the Son of Man also will declare {and} confess {and} acknowledge him before the angels of God.
Contemporary English Version
If you tell others that you belong to me, the Son of Man will tell God's angels that you are my followers.
Darby English Version
But I say to you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, the Son of man will confess him also before the angels of God;
Good News Bible
"I assure you that those who declare publicly that they belong to me, the Son of Man will do the same for them before the angels of God.
International Standard Version
"But I tell you, the Son of Man will acknowledge before God's angels everyone who acknowledges me before people.
King James Version
Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God:
New American Standard Bible
"And I say to you, everyone who confesses Me before men, the Son of Man will confess him also before the angels of God;
New International Version
"I tell you, whoever acknowledges me before men, the Son of Man will also acknowledge him before the angels of God.
New King James Version
"Also I say to you, whoever confesses Me before men, him the Son of Man also will confess before the angels of God.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"And I say to you, everyone who confesses Me before men, the Son of Man will confess him also before the angels of God;
Young's Literal Translation
`And I say to you, Every one -- whoever may confess with me before men, the Son of Man also shall confess with him before the messengers of God,