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26 But Jesus looked at them and said to them, “With men this is impossible, but awith God all things are possible.”  
27 Then Peter answered and said to Him, “See, awe have left all and followed You. Therefore what shall we have?”  
28 So Jesus said to them, “Assuredly I say to you, that in the regeneration, when the Son of Man sits on the throne of His glory, ayou who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.  
29 aAnd everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother1 or wife or children or lands, for My name’s sake, shall receive a hundredfold, and inherit eternal life.  
30 aBut many who are first will be last, and the last first. 
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What Does Matthew 19:28 Mean?

The apostles will be kings in this Kingdom, which is also a Family, with clearly specified jobs. Jesus uses "regeneration" for the new life following His arrival, when the firstfruits will be regenerated. Peter's statement, "We have left all, and followed You," carries an underlying attitude that one earns salvation, and probably reward, by works. His question, "What are we going to have?" precipitated Jesus' response in Matthew 20:1-16. Jesus patiently treated it as a fair question, not castigating the disciples but assuring them that their sacrifices will not go unnoticed and that they will receive much more than they give. He concludes enigmatically, "But many who are first will be last, and the last first," leading into the parable.





 
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