10:10.) That none therefore might suppose that he could be saved without confession of the mouth, He says not only, He that shall confess me, but adds, before men; and again, He that shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven."
He emphasizes that salvation is not possible unless one openly acknowledges Him, saying, Furthermore, whoever publicly acknowledges Me, and on the other hand, whoever publicly disowns Me before others, I will also publicly reject him in the presence of my heavenly Father.