19:28-29 To what does Jesus refer here?

In the regeneration in Mt 19:28 (KJV), refers to the age to come – the new earth and Christ’s millennial reign (cp Mk 10:29-30; Lk 18:29-30, 22:28-30 and Ac 3:20-21).

Part of the present-day – now, in this time – rewards promised to Christians in Mk 10:30 and Lk 18:30 are persecutions. There is a cause for rejoicing when Christians are persecuted for Christ (cp Mk 10:30; Lk 18:30 also Jn 15:20 and 2Ti 3:12 with Jas 1:2 and 1Pe 4:12-17).

The blessings Christians receive in this life far outweigh the persecutions and any material losses they may suffer, and beyond the persecutions is the triumph assured to those who love Christ (cp Mt 10:22-23; 24:13; Mk 13:13;Jn 6:27; Jas 1:12; 5:11). See also comments on 1Pe 4:17.

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