Matthew 19:29
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.
English Standard Version (ESV)
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Jesus isn't just promising future rewards; he's hinting at a radical transformation now. That "hundredfold" isn't just more stuff, but a richer, deeper experience of belonging and provision through community, even amidst hardship. It's a promise that letting go for God actually unlocks an abundance that worldly possessions can't touch.
This verse comes directly after Jesus' conversation with the rich young ruler who couldn't part with his possessions. Peter, responding to this, asks what the disciples will receive for having left everything to follow Jesus. Jesus' answer extends beyond just the twelve to all who make similar sacrifices for His name, promising immense spiritual blessings and eternal life.
Peter asks Jesus what they'll get for leaving everything behind. Jesus' answer is both radical and reassuring, highlighting a profound truth about sacrifice for His name.
Jesus doesn't downplay the sacrifice. He lists deep, personal relationships and vital necessities – family, home, land. These aren't trivial things! To leave them, even temporarily or conditionally, for Jesus' sake is a massive act of trust.
Jesus promises a 'hundredfold' return. Is this just a cosmic transaction? What does this incredible abundance truly look like?
The promise of receiving 'a hundredfold' is not a simple one-to-one exchange. It's about receiving more than what was lost, in ways that truly matter for the Kingdom.
Understand the original words
onoma · Greek Noun
Referring to the unique identity, authority, reputation, and character of God or the Lord Jesus Christ. Acting "for the sake of the name" implies doing something out of devotion and loyalty to Christ's person and authority.
aiōnios zōē · Greek Noun phrase
The quality of life that originates from God and characterizes His own existence; it is not merely duration but a state of fellowship and communion with God that begins now and continues eternally.
This teaching is rooted in the immediate context of Jesus calling disciples and the sacrifices they were making. The promise of a 'hundredfold' reward, even with persecutions, speaks to the spiritual abundance and community found in following Christ, contrasting with the material wealth the rich young ruler couldn't relinquish.
c. AD 27-30— this verse
Jesus' Public Ministry Begins
Jesus begins teaching, gathering disciples, and performing miracles, calling people to follow him.
c. AD 30
The Rich Young Ruler's Visit
A young man asks Jesus how to gain eternal life, but is unwilling to sell his possessions and follow Jesus, highlighting the cost of discipleship.
c. AD 30
Peter's Question About Sacrifice
Peter asks Jesus what he and the other disciples will receive, having left everything to follow Him.
c. AD 30
Jesus' Teaching on Rewards for Disciples
Jesus promises a great reward in this life and eternal life to all who sacrifice for His name, addressing Peter's question and the broader implications.
This passage directly parallels Matthew 19:29, adding the crucial phrase 'and for the gospel's sake,' emphasizing that sacrifices are made not just for Jesus personally, but for the cause He represents.
Luke 18:29Similar to the other Synoptic accounts, Luke's version states the reason for forsaking is 'for the sake of the kingdom of God,' broadening the motivation beyond a personal relationship to the divine reign itself.
Acts 4:32This verse describes the early Christian community sharing all their possessions, illustrating a practical outworking of the principle of forsaking personal property for the sake of the community and God's work, receiving spiritual richness in return.
Philippians 3:7-8Paul's reflection on considering all he had gained as loss for the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus echoes the sentiment of Matthew 19:29, highlighting the ultimate spiritual gain that far outweighs any earthly sacrifice.
1 Corinthians 3:21-23This passage broadens the scope of ownership and inheritance in Christ, suggesting that all things truly belong to believers in Him, thus spiritually fulfilling the promise of receiving 'a hundredfold' in a way that transcends material possessions.
calvinMatthew 19:27-30: "Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore?"
- Then Peter answering said to him, Lo, we have left all, and have followed thee: what therefore shall we have? 28. And Jesus said to them, Verily I say to you, That you who have followed me in the regeneration, when the Son of man shall sit on the throne of his majesty, you also shall sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. 29. And whos…
bensonMatthew 19:29: "And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life."
Matthew 19:29-30 . And every one — In every age and country, and not you my apostles only; that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or wife, or children — Either by giving any of them up, when they could not be retained with a clear conscience; or by willingly refraining from…
Jesus isn't just promising future rewards; he's hinting at a radical transformation now. That "hundredfold" isn't just more stuff, but a richer, deeper experience of belonging and provision through community, even amidst hardship. It's a promise that letting go for God actually unlocks an abundance that worldly possessions can't touch.
This verse comes directly after Jesus' conversation with the rich young ruler who couldn't part with his possessions. Peter, responding to this, asks what the disciples will receive for having left everything to follow Jesus. Jesus' answer extends beyond just the twelve to all who make similar sacrifices for His name, promising immense spiritual blessings and eternal life.
This verse comes directly after Jesus' conversation with the rich young ruler who couldn't part with his possessions. Peter, responding to this, asks what the disciples will receive for having left everything to follow Jesus. Jesus' answer extends beyond just the twelve to all who make similar sacrifices for His name, promising immense spiritual blessings and eternal life.
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"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." — Jesus isn't just promising future rewards; he's hinting at a radical transformation now. That "hundredfold" isn't just more stuff, but a richer, deeper experience of belonging and provision through…
