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Matthew 19:28

What does Matthew 19:28 mean?

A plain-English look at Matthew 19:28 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Matthew 19:28 means

Jesus promised His disciples an extraordinary future reward: '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.' This refers to a future Messianic kingdom, where Jesus, the Son of Man, will reign in glory, and His twelve apostles will share in His authority, ruling over God's people in the restored creation.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And 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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And 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.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And Jesus said to them, Truly I say to you that in the time when all things are made new, and the Son of man is seated in his glory, you who have come after me will be seated on twelve seats, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And Jesus said to them, `Verily I say to you, that ye who did follow me, in the regeneration, when the Son of Man may sit upon a throne of his glory, shall sit--ye also--upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And Jesus said to them: Amen I say to you, that you who have followed me, in the regeneration, when the Son of man shall sit on the seat of his majesty, you also shall sit on twelve seats judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

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

Context

This verse provides Jesus's direct and grand answer to Peter's question about the disciples' reward in verse 27. It offers a glorious vision of future authority and honor in the 'regeneration' (a new creation), specifically for the twelve, contrasting with the rich young ruler's loss and setting the stage for more general promises to all who sacrifice for the Kingdom.

v.27Then answered Peter and said unto him, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee; what then shall we have?

v.28This passage

v.29And every one that hath left houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or children, or lands, for my name’s sake, shall receive a hundredfold, and shall inherit eternal life.

Cross references

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

  • Exodus 28:21

    And the stones shall be according to the names of the children of Israel, twelve, according to their names; like the engravings of a signet, every one according to his name, they shall be for the twelve tribes.

  • Exodus 24:4

    And Moses wrote all the words of Jehovah, and rose up early in the morning, and builded an altar under the mount, and twelve pillars, according to the twelve tribes of Israel.

  • Matthew 20:21

    And he said unto her, What wouldest thou? She saith unto him, Command that these my two sons may sit, one on thy right hand, and one on thy left hand, in thy kingdom.

  • Leviticus 24:5

    And thou shalt take fine flour, and bake twelve cakes thereof: two tenth parts of an ephah shall be in one cake.

  • 2 Peter 3:13

    But, according to his promise, we look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.

  • Revelation 7:4

    And I heard the number of them that were sealed, a hundred and forty and four thousand, sealed out of every tribe of the children of Israel:

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