Matthew 19:27

Then Peter said to Jesus, "See, *we* have forsaken everything and followed you; what then will be *our* reward?"

Weymouth NT (1912)

In The King James Version

Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore?

In Context

26Jesus looked at them and said, "With men this is impossible, but with God everything is possible."

28"I solemnly tell you," replied Jesus, "that in the New Creation, when the Son of Man has taken His seat on His glorious throne, all of you who have followed me shall also sit on twelve thrones and judge the twelve tribes of Israel.

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Cross References

Matthew 9:9Passing on thence Jesus saw a man called Matthew sitting at the Toll Office, and said to him, "Follow me." And he arose, and followed Him.

Mark 1:17"Come and follow me," said Jesus, "and I will make you fishers for men."

Mark 10:28"Remember," said Peter to Him, "that we forsook everything and have become your followers."

Luke 5:27After this He went out and noticed a tax-gatherer, Levi by name, sitting at the Toll office; and He said to him, "Follow me."

Luke 15:29"`All these years,' replied the son, `I have been slaving for you, and I have never at any time disobeyed any of your orders, and yet you have never given me so much as a kid, for me to enjoy myself with my friends;

Matthew Henry on Matthew 19:24-30

The Recompense of Christ's Followers. 23 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven. 24 And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. 25 When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved? 26 But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible. 27 Then… Read the whole commentary →

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