But he who denieth me before men, shall be denied before the angels of God.

 Now his disciples knew that he said this, because they had spoken evil against him before the people; for they were afraid to confess him before men.

 And they reasoned among themselves, saying, He knoweth our hearts, and he speaketh to our condemnation, and we shall not be forgiven. But he answered them, and said unto them,

 Whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of Man, and repenteth, it shall be forgiven him; but unto him who blasphemeth against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him.