Matthew 19:28

28 And Jesus said to them, "Truly I say to you, that you who have followed Me, in the regeneration when 1the Son of Man will sit on His glorious throne, 2you also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

Matthew 19:28 In-Context

26 And looking at them Jesus said to them, "With people this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."
27 Then Peter said to Him, "Behold, we have left everything and followed You; what then will there be for us?"
28 And Jesus said to them, "Truly I say to you, that you who have followed Me, in the regeneration when the Son of Man will sit on His glorious throne, you also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
29 "And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or farms for My name's sake, will receive many times as much, and will inherit eternal life.
30 "But many who are first will be last; and the last, first.

Cross References 2

  • 1. Matthew 25:31
  • 2. Luke 22:30; Revelation 3:21; Revelation 4:4; Revelation 11:16; Revelation 20:4

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Lit "the throne of His glory"
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