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What is your take on Matthew 19:28? When do the apostles reign over the 12 tribes, and what does that mean?

The Apostles will reign over the 12 tribes of Israel on earth during the Millennium Votes: 4
The Apostles will reign over the church during the Millennium Votes: 0
This simply means the Apostles will be recognized specially in heaven or the New Heaven & New Earth Votes: 4
This refers to the establishment of the church on earth Votes: 0
Other (try to approximate to avoid this if possible) Votes: 0
God will use the apostles to judge the saved at the judgment seat of Christ Votes: 0
A special section in heaven will be given to the apostles and populated by the 12 tribes Votes: 0

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Total votes: 0

Discussion

Mon, 01/30/12
When it comes to hermeneutics (principles and systems of interpretation) and eschatology (end time events), SI members reflect a number of viewpoints.

What is your understanding of Matthew 19:28 based upon your perspective?

The text, is ESV, reads:
Jesus said to them, “Truly, I say to you, in the new world, when the Son of Man will sit on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

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