Luke 12:9
But whoever denies Me before men will be denied before the angels of God.
What it says
Whoever denies Jesus before people will be denied before the angels of God.
What it is doing
The verse places denial under the same heavenly scrutiny.
In context
8I tell you, everyone who confesses Me before men, the Son of Man will also confess him before the angels of God. 9But whoever denies Me before men will be denied before the angels of God. 10And everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven. 11When you are brought before synagogues, rulers, and authorities, do not worry about how to defend yourselves or what to say. 12For at that time the Holy Spirit will teach you what you should say.”