'Profess' in the Bible

They profess to know God; but in their actions they disown Him, and are detestable and disobedient men, and for any good work are utterly useless.

Therefore, holy brethren, sharers with others in a heavenly invitation, fix your thoughts on Jesus, the Apostle and High Priest whose followers we profess to be.

If, while we are living in darkness, we profess to have fellowship with Him, we speak falsely and are not adhering to the truth.