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Jesus said to them, "Most assuredly I tell you, that you who have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of Man will sit on the throne of his glory, you also will sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
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A Glorious Future Awaits
Jesus promises his disciples that their sacrifices are not in vain. While the reward isn't immediate, a time is coming—the "regeneration," or the final renewal of all things—when they will be exalted. Commentators see this as a powerful assurance that following Christ, despite its costs, leads to unimaginable future honor and glory in His eternal kingdom.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Verily I say unto you. Jesus in this verse declares the reward which they would have. They were not to look for it now, …
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19th Century
Anglican
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Baptist
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16th Century
Protestant
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Jesus said to them To all the disciples whom Peter represented;
verily I say to you
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…
13th Century
Catholic
In this passage, 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…
