Luke 22:29

And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me;

And I {G2504} appoint {G1303} unto you {G5213} a kingdom {G932}, as {G2531} my {G3450} Father {G3962} hath appointed {G1303} unto me {G3427};

Just as my Father gave me the right to rule, so I give you an appointment,

And I bestow on you a kingdom, just as My Father has bestowed one on Me,

and I appoint unto you a kingdom, even as my Father appointed unto me,

Commentary

In Luke 22:29 KJV, Jesus makes a profound promise to His disciples, declaring, "And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me;" This verse encapsulates a significant aspect of Christ's covenant with His followers, offering them a share in His own divine inheritance and authority.

Context

This powerful declaration is made during the solemn setting of the Last Supper, immediately following Jesus' institution of the New Covenant through His body and blood (Luke 22:19-20) and His prediction of betrayal. The verse also directly follows Jesus commending His disciples for staying with Him through His trials (Luke 22:28). Importantly, this promise of a kingdom comes amidst a dispute among the disciples about who was the greatest (Luke 22:24), which Jesus addresses by teaching about servant leadership (Luke 22:26-27). Thus, the appointment of the kingdom is not for earthly power as they might have imagined, but for a future, spiritual reign rooted in humility and faithfulness.

Key Themes

  • Divine Appointment and Inheritance: Jesus, as the Son, receives a kingdom from the Father (Daniel 7:13-14), and He, in turn, "appoints" or bequeaths this kingdom to His faithful disciples. This highlights a chain of divine authority and shared destiny within the Kingdom of God.
  • Future Reign and Authority: The promise signifies that the disciples will have a significant role in the coming kingdom. This is further elaborated in other scriptures where believers are promised to reign with Christ (2 Timothy 2:12) and even judge the world (1 Corinthians 6:2-3).
  • Reward for Faithfulness: The "appointment" is a reward for their enduring commitment, as mentioned in the preceding verse. It underscores that perseverance in following Christ, even through trials, leads to ultimate glory and participation in His reign.

Linguistic Insights

The Greek word translated "appoint" is diatithemi (ฮดฮนฮฑฯ„ฮฏฮธฮทฮผฮน). This term is significant as it can mean to "dispose of by will," "make a covenant," or "settle an agreement." It carries the connotation of a solemn, binding arrangement or a formal bequest, much like a last will and testament. In this context, Jesus is not merely promising a kingdom; He is formally establishing a covenantal inheritance for His disciples, similar to how God made a covenant with Abraham or David. This emphasizes the certainty and legal weight of His promise.

Practical Application

For believers today, Luke 22:29 offers immense hope and assurance. It reminds us that:

  • We have an Eternal Inheritance: Just as the Father appointed a kingdom to Jesus, and Jesus to His disciples, so too are believers heirs with Christ (Romans 8:17). Our future is secure in God's sovereign plan.
  • Faithfulness is Rewarded: The promise is linked to enduring with Christ through challenges. Our present struggles are not in vain; they are part of a journey toward a glorious future reign with Him.
  • Our Calling is to Serve and Reign: While we await our full inheritance, this verse encourages us to live as citizens of that kingdom now, embodying the servant leadership Christ taught, knowing that our service prepares us for future responsibilities in His eternal reign.
This verse serves as a powerful reminder of God's faithfulness and the glorious destiny awaiting those who follow Jesus.

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Cross-References

  • 2 Timothy 2:12

    If we suffer, we shall also reign with [him]: if we deny [him], he also will deny us:

  • Matthew 25:34

    Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:

  • James 2:5

    Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?

  • Matthew 24:47

    Verily I say unto you, That he shall make him ruler over all his goods.

  • Matthew 28:18

    And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

  • Luke 12:32

    Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

  • Luke 19:17

    And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.
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