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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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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 19:28
18th Century
Theologian
Verily I say unto you. Jesus in this verse declares the reward which they would have. They were not to look for it now, …
AT Robertson
On Matthew 19:28
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…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 19:28–29
19th Century
Preacher
He will find himself a gainer by his losses for Christ's sake. If he has lost friends, he will find better and truer friends in the Church of God. …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 19:28
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
On Matthew 19:28
16th Century
Theologian
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
On Matthew 19:28
17th Century
Pastor
And Jesus said to them
To all the disciples whom Peter represented;
verily I say to you
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 19:23–30
17th Century
Minister
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
On Matthew 19:1–30
13th Century
Philosopher
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…