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Matthew 19:28

King James Version (KJV)

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Matthew 19:28

Verse 28 of 30

Scripture focus

And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

Matthew 19:28 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Matthew 19:28

Theological / Devotional

Verily. See on ch. 5:18.

Regeneration. Or, “renewal.” Here Jesus refers to the “regeneration,” or “renewal,” of this world, that is, to the earth in its re-created state (see Isa. 65:17; 2 Peter 3:13; Rev. 21:1).

Son of man. See on Matt. 1:1; Mark 2:10.

Throne of his glory. Or, “His glorious throne” (see on chs. 16:27; 25:31).

Twelve thrones. They would reign with Jesus (see 2 Tim. 2:12; Rev. 3:21 ; 20:6).

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