Jesus as God
The Son of Man Acknowledges People Before God's Angels
The saying places response to Jesus at the decisive center of the heavenly court.
How this passage contributes to the case:
The labels below identify the kinds of evidence for Jesus' divinity found in this passage.
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Son of Man and Heavenly Authority
Judgment of Humanity
Divine Authority
Judges Humanity
Exercises Divine Authority
Strength of evidence: Strong.
This passage provides substantial evidence relevant to Jesus' divine identity when read in its literary and historical context.
Scripture
What Was Said or Done
Jesus says earthly acknowledgment or denial of him determines acknowledgment or denial before the angels of God.
Old Testament Background
Daniel 7 provides the major background for the Son of Man as a heavenly figure associated with divine judgment and rule.
Exposition
Jesus makes allegiance to himself the criterion for one's future standing in heaven.
Why This Points to His Divinity
The Son of Man's judicial role and the decisive significance of response to Jesus make this strong evidence of heavenly authority.