Matthew 19:28

“And Jesus said unto them, etc.] To all the disciples whom Peter represented; verily I say unto you: the thing being something very considerable, and of great moment, Christ uses the asseveration he sometimes does in such cases: that ye which have followed me. Christ does not deny that they had forsaken all for his sake, nor does he despise it, because it was but little they left, though he does not repeat it; but only takes notice of their following him, which, including their faith in him, their profession of him, and subjection to him, was a much greater action, and of more importance that the other, and therefore is only mentioned, and which our Lord confirms: in the regeneration. This…”

“This account is found also in Mark 10:17-31; Luke 18:18-39. Matthew 19:16 One came - This was a young man, Matthew 19:20. He was a ruler (Luke); probably a ruler in a synagogue, or of the great council of the nation; a place to which he was chosen on account of his unblemished character and promising talents. He came running (Mark); evincing great earnestness and anxiety, He fell upon his knees (Mark); not to worship him, but to pay the customary respectful salutation; exhibiting the highest regard for Jesus as an extraordinary religious teacher. Good Master - The word “good” here means, doubtless, most excellent; referring not so much to the moral character of Jesus as to his character as a…”

“In the renovation - In the final renovation of all things: Ye shall sit - In the beginning of the judgment they shall stand, Co2 5:10. Then being absolved, they shall sit with the Judge, Co1 6:2 On twelve thrones - So our Lord promised, without expressing any condition: yet as absolute as the words are, it is certain there is a condition implied, as in many scriptures, where none is expressed. In consequence of this, those twelve did not sit on those twelve thrones: for the throne of Judas another took, so that he never sat thereon. Matthew 19:29”

“19:28 you . . . will also sit on twelve thrones: The disciples’ part in judging is a reversal—those who are wealthy and powerful now will be judged by those who are humble and poor (see 19:30). • Judging can mean both ruling and condemning (see Rev 20:4).”

“in the regeneration: Isa 65:17, Isa 66:22; Act 3:21; Pe2 3:13; Rev 21:5 when: Mat 16:27, Mat 25:31; Th2 1:7-10; Rev 20:11-15 ye also: Mat 20:21; Luk 22:28-30; Co1 6:2, Co1 6:3; Ti2 2:12; Rev 2:26, Rev 2:27, Rev 3:21 the twelve: Exo 15:27, Exo 24:4, Exo 28:21; Lev 24:5; Jos 3:12; Kg1 18:31; Ezr 6:17; Rev 7:4; Rev 12:1, Rev 21:12-14, Rev 22:2 Matthew 19:29”