Matthew 19:27-30 Then answered Peter and said to him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed you; what shall we have therefore?… This implies — 1. The security of those who are poor for the gospel's sake. 2. The privilege of judging. 3. Dignity and eminence above others. 4. The nearest place to Christ and most perfect union with Him. 5. A principality of grace, happiness, and glory, that inasmuch as they are princes of the kingdom of heaven, they should have the right of judging, and of admitting into it those who are worthy, and excluding the unworthy. (Lapide.) Parallel Verses KJV: Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore?WEB: Then Peter answered, "Behold, we have left everything, and followed you. What then will we have?" |
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