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.

Cross-references

In Matthew 16:27, the Son of Man comes in glory to reward — the same event as Jesus sitting on His throne here.

In Matthew 20:21, a mother requests thrones for her sons — a worldly ambition that contrasts with Jesus' promise of thrones here.

In Matthew 25:31, the Son of Man sits on His glorious throne — directly parallel to the throne scene Jesus describes here.

Matthew 10:1 gives the twelve authority over unclean spirits — a present authority that prefigures their future authority to judge on thrones.

Isaiah 65:17 promises new heavens and earth, which Jesus calls 'the regeneration' when He will reign on His throne.

Revelation 21:12–14 Prophetic fulfillment

Revelation 21:12-14 names the twelve tribes on gates and the twelve apostles on foundations, directly fulfilling Jesus’ promise of twelve thrones.

Revelation 21:5 Related theme

In Revelation 21:5, God declares He is making all things new — the same renewal Jesus speaks of here.

Revelation 3:21 promises sitting with Christ on His throne, directly parallel to the twelve thrones given to the disciples in Matthew 19:28.

2 Timothy 2:12 promises co-reigning with Christ if we endure, reinforcing the thrones of Matthew 19:28 for all faithful believers.

Acts 3:21 Related theme

In Acts 3:21, Peter speaks of the restoration of all things — the same era of renewal Jesus promises here.

In Luke 22:28-30, Jesus repeats the same promise — disciples will sit on thrones judging Israel, confirming these words.

Isaiah 65:17 promises new heavens and earth, which Jesus calls 'the regeneration' when He will reign on His throne.

Luke 22:30 Parallel

Luke 22:30 contains the identical promise of sitting on thrones judging the twelve tribes.

Luke 6:13 Historical context

Luke 6:13 records Jesus choosing the twelve apostles — the very group promised thrones in Matthew 19:28. Foundation of their appointment.

Revelation 4:4 depicts twenty-four elders on thrones, mirroring the image of the disciples sitting on thrones.

Revelation 20:4 Prophetic fulfillment

Revelation 20:4 shows thrones with those given authority to judge and reign with Christ, directly fulfilling the promise.

Daniel 7:22 Parallel

Daniel 7:22 depicts the Ancient of Days giving judgment to the saints — the same role Jesus promises the apostles in the new world.

In 1 Corinthians 6:2, Paul says believers will judge the world — an extension of the judging role Jesus gives the Twelve here.

In 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10, Jesus is revealed from heaven in judgment — the same glorious return when He sits on His throne.

Luke 18:29 Parallel

Luke 18:29 parallels the reward for leaving everything, which in Matthew immediately follows the thrones promise.

2 Peter 3:13 Related theme

In 2 Peter 3:13, a new heaven and earth is promised — the ultimate renewal that Jesus' throne judgment inaugurates.

Revelation 20:11–15 Prophetic fulfillment

In Revelation 20:11-15, the great white throne judgment occurs — the ultimate fulfillment of the Son of Man's judging role.

In 1 Corinthians 6:3, Paul expands the promise: believers will judge angels, not just tribes, showing a broader eschatological role.

Revelation 2:26 gives overcomers authority over nations, echoing the judicial rule over tribes promised in Matthew 19:28.

Revelation 2:27 specifies ruling with a rod of iron, a more detailed image of the authority implied by the thrones in Matthew 19:28.