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.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

In the regeneration (εν τη παλινγενεσια). The new birth of the world is to be fulfilled when Jesus sits on his throne of glory. Th…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Verily I say unto you. Jesus in this verse declares the reward which they would have. They were not to look for it now, …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

In the regeneration — In the only other New Testament pa age where this word occurs, it is applied to baptism as the instrument of…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Our Lord regards Peter as spokesman for them all, and He therefore answered them all, “Jesus said unto them.” Seeing their questioning sta…

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

Origen of Alexandria: Peter had heard Christ’s word when He said, “If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell all that thou has…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Peter, impressed by “impossible” and speaking for his fellow disciples, thinks Jesus’ words are unfair to the Twelve. His statement suggests that h…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Verily I say to you. So that the disciples might not think their labors have been wasted, and regret having begun their course, Christ war…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And Jesus said to them
To all the disciples whom Peter represented;

verily I say to you

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Although Christ spoke so strongly, few who have riches do not trust in them. How few who are poor are not tempted to envy! But people's earnestness…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

In this pa age, it was shown how one comes to eternal life by the common way. Here, He teaches how one comes by the way of perfection. This way of …

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