Then Peter said in reply, “See, we have left everything and followed you. What then will we have?” Jesus said to them, “Truly, I say to you, in the new world, when the Son of Man will sit on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or lands, for my name's sake, will receive a hundredfold and will inherit eternal life. But many who are first will be last, and the last first.
in the new world [regeneration] - the Millennial kingdom, when Israel is brought back into God’s favor
"In the new age, the Millennium, when the earth will be made new, during which time the disciples will judge Israel. The only other use of the word 'regeneration' in the NT speaks of people being made new in the present age (Titus3:5)." (Ryrie)
left … brothers … or mother (v 29) — See Matthew 12:46-50
The young man had just been told to sell all and follow Jesus. Peter then said, “We’ve done just that. What about us? What good did it do us?” The Lord’s response shows that the question was not out of line. He tells the apostles what their future will be. He then makes a promise to all who follow Him. But He also adds a warning (continued in the parable in Matthew 20:1-16) to those who think they will be rewarded for their own efforts or merit.
left … brothers … or mother (v 29) — See Matthew 12:46-50
The young man had just been told to sell all and follow Jesus. Peter then said, “We’ve done just that. What about us? What good did it do us?” The Lord’s response shows that the question was not out of line. He tells the apostles what their future will be. He then makes a promise to all who follow Him. But He also adds a warning (continued in the parable in Matthew 20:1-16) to those who think they will be rewarded for their own efforts or merit.
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