Matthew 19:28

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.

And {G1161} Jesus {G2424} said {G2036} unto them {G846}, Verily {G281} I say {G3004} unto you {G5213}, That {G3754} ye {G5210} which {G3588} have followed {G190} me {G3427}, in {G1722} the regeneration {G3824} when {G3752} the Son {G5207} of man {G444} shall sit {G2523} in {G1909} the throne {G2362} of his {G846} glory {G1391}, ye {G5210} also {G2532} shall sit {G2523} upon {G1909} twelve {G1427} thrones {G2362}, judging {G2919} the twelve {G1427} tribes {G5443} of Israel {G2474}.

Yeshua said to them, "Yes. I tell you that in the regenerated world, when the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones and judge the twelve tribes of Isra'el.

Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, in the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on His glorious throne, you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, that ye who have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit on the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

Matthew 19:28 presents a profound declaration by Jesus to His disciples, offering a glimpse into the future glory of His kingdom and the significant role His faithful followers will play. It serves as a direct answer to Peter's question about what they would receive for having left everything to follow Him.

Context

This verse immediately follows the challenging encounter with the rich young ruler, who went away sorrowful because he could not part with his great possessions. Peter, perhaps contrasting himself and the other disciples with the ruler, then asks Jesus, "Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore?" (Matthew 19:27). Jesus' answer in verse 28 reassures them of a glorious future reward, affirming the eternal value of their sacrifice and dedication.

Key Themes

  • The Regeneration (palingenesia): This central term signifies a period of cosmic renewal or "new birth" for the world, when God will fully establish His righteous rule. It points to the new heaven and new earth, a time of complete restoration and divine order, often associated with the Messianic era.
  • Christ's Glorious Reign: Jesus declares that the "Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory." This refers to His future visible reign as King, fulfilling prophecies like Daniel 7:13-14. It underscores His ultimate sovereignty and divine authority over all creation.
  • Apostolic Authority and Reward: The promise that "ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel" is a specific and immense reward for the twelve apostles. It signifies a position of immense honor, authority, and participation in Christ's future kingdom administration. "Judging" here implies ruling, governing, or administering justice, not necessarily condemnation.
  • Restoration of Israel: The mention of "the twelve tribes of Israel" suggests a future reality where a restored Israel will be a part of God's kingdom, with the apostles playing a significant role in its governance and the administration of justice.

Linguistic Insights

  • The Greek word for "regeneration" is palingenesia (παλιγγενεσία), a compound word meaning "again" (palin) and "birth" (genesis). While in Titus 3:5 it refers to the spiritual rebirth of individuals, in Matthew 19:28, it clearly refers to a larger, cosmic renewal of the entire world.
  • The term "thrones" (thronos) emphasizes royal authority and dominion, highlighting the elevated status and power granted to the apostles.
  • "Judging" (krinō) in this context is best understood not as condemnation, but as ruling, governing, or administering justice, indicating a position of leadership and administration within the future kingdom of God.

Practical Application

  • Assurance of Reward: This verse assures believers that no sacrifice made for Christ goes unnoticed or unrewarded. While the specific promise to the apostles is unique, the principle of future recompense for faithful service is universal for all who follow Jesus.
  • Future Hope: It provides a powerful vision of God's future kingdom, where Christ reigns supreme and His faithful followers participate in His glory. This hope encourages perseverance through present difficulties and challenges.
  • Value of Discipleship: It highlights the profound value of truly following Jesus – leaving behind earthly attachments for heavenly realities. It calls believers to prioritize Christ and His kingdom above all else, trusting in His promises for a glorious future.
Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Luke 22:28

    Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations.

  • Luke 22:30

    That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

  • Matthew 25:31

    When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory:

  • 1 Corinthians 6:2

    Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters?

  • 1 Corinthians 6:3

    Know ye not that we shall judge angels? how much more things that pertain to this life?

  • Revelation 20:4

    And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and [I saw] the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received [his] mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.

  • 2 Peter 3:13

    Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.

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