Matthew 19:27 Meaning and Explanation
“Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore?”
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Read Full Chapter →Peter points out that the disciples have left everything to follow Jesus and asks what they will receive.
What Does Matthew 19:27 Mean?
Peter, ever ready to speak, voices what the disciples are thinking. Unlike the young man who kept his possessions, they have "forsaken all" to follow Jesus. So Peter asks, "What shall we have therefore?" The contrast with the rich man who walked away is plain, and the question is honest, if mixed with self-interest.
Peter's words reveal both genuine sacrifice and a lingering desire to know its reward. Jesus does not rebuke the asking; He will answer with astonishing promises. The verse gives voice to a real and human longing, to know that what we surrender for Christ is not lost but met by His faithfulness. It opens the way for Jesus to speak of the rich return awaiting all who leave everything for His sake.
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What does Matthew 19:27 mean?
Peter points out that the disciples have left everything to follow Jesus and asks what they will receive.