Matthew 19:29 Meaning and Explanation
“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.”
King James Version (KJV)
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What Does Matthew 19:29 Mean?
Jesus widens the promise beyond the twelve to "every one" who has forsaken home or family or lands for His name's sake. Such a person will receive a hundredfold, an overflowing return, and will inherit everlasting life. Whatever is surrendered for Christ is repaid beyond all measure.
The list is tender, naming the dearest ties of human life, the very bonds that are hardest to leave. Yet Jesus assures that nothing given up for Him is truly lost; it is multiplied and crowned at last with eternal life. The reward is not earned wages but gracious inheritance. The verse comforts everyone who has paid a price to follow Christ, promising that His faithfulness far outweighs every sacrifice made for His sake.
Matthew 19:29 in the Original Language
hekatontaplasion (ἑκατονταπλασίων), 'hundredfold' -- a hundred times as much, an image of overflowing, superabundant return.
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What does Matthew 19:29 mean?
Jesus promises abundant reward and everlasting life to all who give up much for His sake.