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Matthew 19:27

What does Matthew 19:27 mean?

A plain-English look at Matthew 19:27 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Matthew 19:27 means

Peter, seized by the moment, responded to Jesus by detailing the disciples' sacrifices: 'Lo, we have left all, and followed thee.' He then immediately asked, 'what then shall we have?' Peter's question, while perhaps self-interested, revealed a sincere desire for assurance and understanding of the future recompense for their radical commitment to Jesus, in light of the rich young ruler's inability to sacrifice.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Then answered Peter and said unto him, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee; what then shall we have?

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore?

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Then answered Peter and said unto him, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee; what then shall we have?

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Then Peter said to him, See, we have given up everything and have come after you; what then will we have?

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Then Peter answering said to him, `Lo, we did leave all, and follow thee, what then shall we have?'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Then Peter answering, said to him: Behold we have left all things, and have followed thee: what therefore shall we have?

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Then Peter answering said to him, Behold, we have left all things and have followed thee; what then shall happen to us?

Context

Following Jesus's declaration of God's power to save in verse 26, Peter articulates the disciples' direct application of the teaching to their own lives. His question about their reward highlights the human tendency to seek recompense for sacrifice, setting the stage for Jesus's extensive promises of future glory and present blessings for those who follow Him.

v.26And Jesus looking upon them said to them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

v.27This passage

v.28And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, that ye who have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit on the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Corinthians 1:29

    that no flesh should glory before God.

  • Matthew 20:10

    And when the first came, they supposed that they would receive more; and they likewise received every man a shilling.

  • Mark 10:28

    Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all, and have followed thee.

  • Luke 14:33

    So therefore whosoever he be of you that renounceth not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.

  • Matthew 9:9

    And as Jesus passed by from thence, he saw a man, called Matthew, sitting at the place of toll: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him.

  • Luke 5:27

    And after these things he went forth, and beheld a publican, named Levi, sitting at the place of toll, and said unto him, Follow me.

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