Luke 22:29

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Luke 22:29 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

And I bestow on you a kingdom, just as My Father has bestowed one on Me,

King James Version KJV

And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me;

American Standard Version ASV

and I appoint unto you a kingdom, even as my Father appointed unto me,

Bible in Basic English BBE

And I will give you a kingdom as my Father has given one to me,

Free Bible Version FBV

And I grant to you authority to rule, just as my Father granted it to me,

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Therefore I appoint vnto you a kingdome, as my Father hath appointed vnto me,

Young's Literal Translation YLT

and I appoint to you, as my Father did appoint to me, a kingdom,

World English Bible WEB

I confer on you a kingdom, even as my Father conferred on me,

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And I appoint to you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed to me;

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And I dispose to you, as my Father hath disposed to me, a kingdom;

Translation for Translators T4T

So now, just like my Father has appointed me to rule as a king, I am appointing you

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Luke 22:29 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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GRK καγω διατιθεμαι υμιν καθως διεθετο μοι ο πατηρ μου βασιλειαν

καγω kagō G2504 and I Pron-1NS-K

διατιθεμαι diatithēmi G1303 to make a covenant Verb-PMI-1S

υμιν su G4771 you Pron-2DP

καθως kathōs G2531 as/just as Adv

διεθετο diatithēmi G1303 to make a covenant Verb-2AMI-3S

μοι egō G1473 I/we Pron-1DS

ο ho G3588 the/this/who Art-NSM

πατηρ patēr G3962 father Noun-NSM

μου egō G1473 I/we Pron-1GS

βασιλειαν basileia G932 kingdom Noun-ASF

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Greek Word Reference — Luke 22:29

καγω kagō G2504 "and I" Pron-1NS-K

And I, or me, is a phrase used to include oneself in a statement. It is used by Jesus and other biblical figures to express their thoughts and feelings.

Definition: κἀγώ see: ἐγώ. ἐγώ, genitive, etc., ἐμοῦ, ἐμοί, ἐμέ (enclitic μου, μοι, με), pl. ἡμεῖς, -ῶν, -ῖν, -ᾶς, of person(s) pron. I. __(a) The nom. is usually emphatic, when expressed as subjc, as in Mat.3:11, Mrk.1:8, Luk.3:16, al. But often there is no apparent emphasis, as Mat.10:16, Jhn.10:17; ἰδοὺ ἐ. (= Heb. הִנֵּנִי, cf. 1Ki.3:8), Act.9:10; ἐ. (like Heb. אֲנִי), I am, Jhn.1:23 (LXX), Act.7:32 (LXX). __(b) The enclitic forms (see supr.) are used with nouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, where there is no emphasis: ἐν τ. πατρί μου, Jhn.14:20; μου τ. λόγους, Mat.7:24; ὀπίσω μου, Mat.3:11; ἰσχυρότερός μου, ib.; λέγει μοι, Rev.5:5; also with the prep. πρός, as Mrk.9:19, al. The full forms (ἐμοῦ, etc.) are used with the other prepositions, as δι᾽ ἐμοῦ, ἐν ἐμοί, εἰς ἐμέ, etc., also for emphasis, as Luk.10:16, Jhn.7:23, Mrk.14:7, al. __(with) The genitive μου and ἡμῶν are often used for the poss. pronouns ἐμός, ἡμέτερος: τ. λαόν μου, Mat.2:6; μου τῂ ἀπιστιᾳ, Mrk.9:24. __(d) τί ἐμοὶ καὶ σοί ( = Heb. מַה־לִי וָלָךְ, Jdg.11:12, al.), i.e. what have we in common: Mat.8:29, Mrk.1:24, 5:7, Luk.8:28, Jhn.2:4; τί γάρ μοι, 1Co.5:2. __(e) The interchange of ἐγώ and ἡμεῖς, common in π., appears in Pauline Epp. (see M, Pr., 86f., M, Th., 131f.). __(f) κἀγώ (= καὶ ἐγώ), and I, even I, I also: Mat.2:8, Luk.2:48, Jhn.6:56, Rom.3:7, 1Co.7:40, al.; κἀγώ . . . καί, both . . . and, Jhn.7:28. (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 67 NT verses. KJV: (and, even, even so, so) I (also, in like wise), both me, me also See also: 1 Corinthians 2:1; John 10:27; Hebrews 8:9.

διατιθεμαι diatithēmi G1303 "to make a covenant" Verb-PMI-1S

To make a covenant means to assign or dispose of something, as in Luke 22:29 where Jesus assigns a kingdom to his disciples.

Definition: δια-τίθημι [in LXX chiefly for כָּרַת, frequently δ. διαθήκην (כָּרַת) ;] to place separately, arrange, dispose. Mid, only in NT; __1. (a) in general, to dispose of; with dative of person(s), to assign to one, Luk.22:29; __(b) to dispose of by a will, make a testament (in cl., δ. διαθήκην also in this sense): Heb.9:16-17 (but cf. R, mg., and see: διαθήκη). __2. δ. διαθήκην, to make a covenant (Aristoph.): with dative of person(s), Heb.8:10 (LXX); before πρ, with accusative of person(s), Act.3:25, Heb.10:16" (LXX) (cf. ἀντι-διατίθημι).† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 6 NT verses. KJV: appoint, make, testator See also: Acts 3:25; Hebrews 9:17; Hebrews 8:10.

υμιν su G4771 "you" Pron-2DP

This Greek word means 'you' and is used to address someone directly, like in John 1:30 and Matthew 26:64. It's a way to emphasize or contrast the person being spoken to. The KJV Bible translates it as 'thou'.

Definition: σύ, pron. of 2nd of person(s), thou, you, genitive, σοῦ, dative, σοί, accusative, σέ, pl., ὑμεῖς, -ῶν, -ῖν, -ᾶς (enclitic in oblique cases sing., except after prep. (BL, §48, 3), though πρὸς σέ occurs in Mat.25:39). Nom. for emphasis or contrast: Jhn.1:30, 4:10, 5:33, 39, 44, Act.4:7, Eph.5:32; so also perhaps σὺ εἶπας, Mat.26:64, al. (M, Pr., 86); before voc., Mat.2:6, Luk.1:76, Jhn.17:5, al.; sometimes without emphasis (M, Pr., 85f.), as also in cl., but esp. as rendering of Heb. phrase, e.g. υἱός μου εἶ σύ (בְּנִי־אַתָּה, Psa.2:7), Act.13:33. The genitive (σοῦ, ὑμῶν) is sometimes placed bef. the noun: Luk.7:48, 12:30, al.; so also the enclitic σοῦ, Mat.9:6; on τί ἐμοὶ κ. σοί, see: ἐγώ. (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 2041 NT verses. KJV: thou See also: 1 Corinthians 1:3; 1 Corinthians 15:3; 1 Peter 1:2.

καθως kathōs G2531 "as/just as" Adv

As or just as something is, like in Luke 1:2 and John 5:23, showing a comparison or similarity.

Definition: καθώς, (i.e. καθ᾽ ὡς), Hellenistic for καθά, which see, καθάπερ, καθό, καθότι (Mayser, 485; Eutherford, NPhr., 495; Bl., §78, 1), according as, even as, just as, as: Luk.1:2 (see: καθά), 24:39, Jhn.5:23, Act.7:48, 1Co.8:2, Gal.3:6, al.; before οὕτως, Luk.11:30, Jhn.3:14, 2Co.1:5, Col.3:13, 1Jn.2:6, al.; before καί, Jhn.15:9, 1Co.15:49, 1Jn.2:18, al.; οὕτως . . . κ., Luk.24:24; id. with ellipsis of οὕτως, Mat.21:6, Mrk.16:7, Rom.1:13, al.; with other elliptical constructions, Jhn.6:58 17:21, 22 Act.15:8, 1Th.2:13, 1Ti.1:3, 1Jn.3:2, 3 12; καθὼς γέγραπται (Deiss., BS, 249), Mat.26:24, Mrk.9:13, Rom.1:17, al.; introducing subst. clause as object of verb (as in Heb.), Mat.21:6, Mrk.11:6, Luk.5:14, al.; after verbs of speaking, Act.15:14; of proportion and degree, Mrk.4:33, 1Co.12:11, 18 al.; of time (Neh.5:6, 2Ma.1:31), Act.7:17. (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 180 NT verses. KJV: according to, (according, even) as, how, when See also: 1 Corinthians 1:6; Galatians 3:6; 1 Peter 4:10.

διεθετο diatithēmi G1303 "to make a covenant" Verb-2AMI-3S

To make a covenant means to assign or dispose of something, as in Luke 22:29 where Jesus assigns a kingdom to his disciples.

Usage: Occurs in 6 NT verses. KJV: appoint, make, testator See also: Acts 3:25; Hebrews 9:17; Hebrews 8:10.

μοι egō G1473 "I/we" Pron-1DS

This is a pronoun meaning I or me, used by the speaker to refer to themselves. It is often used in the Bible to emphasize the speaker's identity.

Definition: ἐγώ, genitive, etc., ἐμοῦ, ἐμοί, ἐμέ (enclitic μου, μοι, με), pl. ἡμεῖς, -ῶν, -ῖν, -ᾶς, of person(s) pron. I. __(a) The nom. is usually emphatic, when expressed as subjc, as in Mat.3:11, Mrk.1:8, Luk.3:16, al. But often there is no apparent emphasis, as Mat.10:16, Jhn.10:17; ἰδοὺ ἐ. (= Heb. הִנֵּנִי, cf. 1Ki.3:8), Act.9:10; ἐ. (like Heb. אֲנִי), I am, Jhn.1:23 (LXX), Act.7:32 (LXX). __(b) The enclitic forms (see supr.) are used with nouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, where there is no emphasis: ἐν τ. πατρί μου, Jhn.14:20; μου τ. λόγους, Mat.7:24; ὀπίσω μου, Mat.3:11; ἰσχυρότερός μου, ib.; λέγει μοι, Rev.5:5; also with the prep. πρός, as Mrk.9:19, al. The full forms (ἐμοῦ, etc.) are used with the other prepositions, as δι᾽ ἐμοῦ, ἐν ἐμοί, εἰς ἐμέ, etc., also for emphasis, as Luk.10:16, Jhn.7:23, Mrk.14:7, al. __(with) The genitive μου and ἡμῶν are often used for the poss. pronouns ἐμός, ἡμέτερος: τ. λαόν μου, Mat.2:6; μου τῂ ἀπιστιᾳ, Mrk.9:24. __(d) τί ἐμοὶ καὶ σοί ( = Heb. מַה־לִי וָלָךְ, Jdg.11:12, al.), i.e. what have we in common: Mat.8:29, Mrk.1:24, 5:7, Luk.8:28, Jhn.2:4; τί γάρ μοι, 1Co.5:2. __(e) The interchange of ἐγώ and ἡμεῖς, common in π., appears in Pauline Epp. (see M, Pr., 86f., M, Th., 131f.). __(f) κἀγώ (= καὶ ἐγώ), and I, even I, I also: Mat.2:8, Luk.2:48, Jhn.6:56, Rom.3:7, 1Co.7:40, al.; κἀγώ . . . καί, both . . . and, Jhn.7:28. (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 1872 NT verses. KJV: I, me See also: 1 Corinthians 1:2; 1 Corinthians 16:24; 1 Peter 1:3.

ο ho G3588 "the/this/who" Art-NSM

The Greek word for 'the' or 'this', used to point out a specific person or thing, like in Acts 17:28. It can also mean 'he', 'she', or 'it'.

Definition: ὁ, ἡ, τό, the prepositive article (ἄρθρον προτακτικόν), originally a demonstr. pron. (so usually in Hom.), in general corresponding to the Eng. definite article. __I. As demonstr. pron. __1. As frequently in Hom., absol., he (she, it), his (etc.): Act.17:28 (quoted from the poet Aratus). __2. Distributive, ὁ μὲν . . . ὁ δέ, the one . . . the other: 1Co.7:7, Gal.4:22; pl., Act.14:4, 17:32, Php.1:16, al.; οἱ μὲν . . . ἄλλοι δέ, Mat.16:14, Jhn.7:12; οἱ μεν̀ . . . ὁδέ, Heb.7:21, 23. __3. In narration (without ὁ μὲν preceding), ὁ δέ, but he: Mat.2:14, Mrk.1:45, Luk.8:21, Jhn.9:38, al. mult. __II. As prepositive article, the, prefixed, __1. to nouns unmodified: ὁ θεός, τὸ φῶς, etc.; to abstract nouns, ἡ σοφία, etc., to pl. nouns which indicate a class, οἱ ἀλώπεκες, foxes, Mat.8:20, al.; to an individual as representing a class, ὁ ἐργάτης, Luk.10:7; with nom. = voc. in addresses, Mat.11:26, Jhn.19:3, Jas.5:1, al.; to things which pertain to one, ἡ χεῖρ, his hand, Mrk.3:1; to names of persons well known or already mentioned; usually to names of countries (originally adjectives), ἡ Ἰουδαία, etc. __2. To modified nouns: with of person(s) pron. genitive, μοῦ, σοῦ, etc.; with poss. pron., ἐμός, σός, etc.; with adj. between the art. and the noun, ὁ ἀγαθὸς ἄνθρωπος, Mat.12:35; the noun foll, by adj., both with art., ὁ ποιμὴν ὁ καλός, Jhn.10:11 (on ὁ ὄχλος πολύς, Jhn.12:9, see M, Pr., 84); before adjectival phrases, ἡ κατ᾽ ἐκλογὴν πρόθεσις, Rom.9:11. __3. To Other parts of speech used as substantives; __(a) neuter adjectives: τ. ἀγαθόν, etc.; __(b) cardinal numerals: ὁ εἶς, οἷ δύο, etc.; __(with) participles: ὁ βαπτίζων (= ὁ Βαπτιστής, Mat.14:2), Mrk.6:14; πᾶς ὁ, with ptcp., every one who, etc.; __(d) adverbs: τὸ πέραν, τὰ νῦν, ὁ ἔσω ἄνθρωπος; __(e) infinitives: nom., τὸ θέλειν, Rom.7:18, al.; genitive, τοῦ, after adjectives, ἄξιον τοῦ πορεύεσθαι, 1Co.16:4; verbs, ἐλαχεν τοῦ θυμιᾶσαι, Luk.1:9; and frequently in a final sense, ἐξῆλθεν ὁ σπείρειν, Mat.13:3 (on the artic. inf., see Bl., §71). __4. In the neut. to sentences, phrases or single words treated as a quotation: τὸ Ἐι δύνῃ, Mrk.9:23; τὸ ἔτι ἅπαξ, Heb.12:27; τὸ ἀνέβη, Eph.4:9, al. __5. To prepositional phrases: οἱ ἀπὸ Ἰταλίας, Heb.13:24; οἱ ἐκ νόμου, Rom.4:14; neut. accusative absol., in adverbial phrases, τὸ καθ᾽ ἡμέραν, daily, Luk.11:3; τὸ κατὰ σάρκα, as regards the flesh, Rom.9:5. __6. To nouns in the genitive, denoting kinship, association, etc.: ὁ τοῦ, the son of (unless context indicates a different relationship), Mat.10:2, al.; τὰ τοῦ θεοῦ, the things that pertain to God, Mat.16:23; τὰ τῆς εἰρήνης, Rom.14:19 (cf. M, Pr., 81ff.; Bl, §§46, 47). (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 7033 NT verses. KJV: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc See also: 1 Corinthians 1:1; 1 Corinthians 7:16; 1 Corinthians 11:24.

πατηρ patēr G3962 "father" Noun-NSM

A father is a male parent, like Joseph, the father of Jesus, as mentioned in Matthew 2:22 and Luke 1:17. It can also refer to a forefather or ancestor, like Abraham, as seen in Matthew 3:9 and John 8:39.

Definition: πατήρ, πατρός, -τρί, τέρα, [in LXX chiefly and very frequently for אָב ;] a father; __1. prop., __(a) of the male parent: Mat.2:22, Luk.1:17, Jhn.4:53; anarth., Heb.12:7 (M, Pr., 82 f.); pl., of both parents (cl.), Heb.11:23; οἱ π. τ. σαρκός, Heb.12:9; __(b) of a forefather or ancestor (in cl. usually in pl.; Hom., al.): Mat.3:9, Luk.1:73, Jhn.8:39, al.; pl., Mat.23:30, 32 Luk.6:23, 26 Jhn.4:20, 1Co.10:1, al. __2. Metaphorical, __(a) of an author, originator, or archetype (= αἴτιος, ἀρχηγός, etc.; Pind., Plat., al.): Jhn.8:41-44, Rom.4:11, 12 16. __(b) as a title of respect or honour, used of seniors, teachers and others in a position of responsible authority (Jdg.17:10, 2Ki.2:12, Pro.1:8, al.): Mat.23:9 Act.7:2 22:1, 1Jn.2:13. __3. Of God (as in cl. of Zeus) as Father; __(a) of created things: τ. φώτων, Jas.1:17; __(b) of all sentient beings: Eph.3:14, 15 Heb.12:9; __(with) of men, esp. those in covenant relation with Him (freq in OT and later Jewish lit.; see Dalman, Words, 184ff.): Mat.6:4, Luk.6:36, Jhn.4:21, Jas.3:9, al.; ὁ π. ὁ ἐν (τ.) οὐρανοῖς, Mat.5:16, Mrk.11:25; ὁ π. ὁ οὐράνιος, Mat.6:14 15:13; esp. in the Epp., of Christians: Rom.8:15, 2Co.6:18, Gal.4:6, Eph.2:18 4:6, 1Jn.2:1; with genitive qual., τ. οἰκτιρμῶν, 2Co.1:3; τ. δοξῆς, Eph.1:17; __(d) of Christ (Dalman, Words, 190 ff.); __(α) by our Lord himself: ὁ π., Mat.11:25-27, Luk.10:2, 22 Jhn.5:20-23, al.; ὁ π. μου, Mat.11:27, al.; ὁ ἐν τ. οὐρανοῖς, Mat.7:11, al.; ὁ οὐράνιος, Mat.15:13; vocat., Jhn.11:41 12:27, 28 17:1, 5, 11, 20, 25 (cf. Abbott, JG., 96 f.); __(β) by Apostles: Jhn.1:14 (anarth.; see M, Pr., l.with), Rom.15:6, 2Co.1:3 11:31, Eph.1:3, Col.1:3, Heb.1:5, 1Pe.1:3, Rev.1:6 (cf. Westc., Epp. Jo., 27-34). (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 370 NT verses. KJV: father, parent See also: 1 Corinthians 1:3; Hebrews 8:9; 1 Peter 1:2.

μου egō G1473 "I/we" Pron-1GS

This is a pronoun meaning I or me, used by the speaker to refer to themselves. It is often used in the Bible to emphasize the speaker's identity.

Usage: Occurs in 1872 NT verses. KJV: I, me See also: 1 Corinthians 1:2; 1 Corinthians 16:24; 1 Peter 1:3.

βασιλειαν basileia G932 "kingdom" Noun-ASF

The kingdom refers to God's royal power and dominion, as described in Luke 1:33 and John 18:36, where Jesus' authority is recognized as being from God.

Definition: βασιλεία, -ας, ἡ (βασιλεύω), [in LXX chiefly for מַמְלָכָה ,מַלְכוּת ;] __1. prop. abstract, sovereignty, royal power, dominion: Luk.1:33 22:29, Jhn.18:36, Act.1:6, Heb.1:8, 1Co.15:24; λαβεῖν β., Luk.19:12, 15 Rev.17:12; δοῦναι τὴν, ib. 17; ἔχειν β., ib. 18; ἔρχεσθαι ἐν τ. (εἰς τὴν) β., Mat.16:28, Luk.23:42; β. τ. θεοῦ, Rev.12:10. __2. By meton., concrete (MM, Exp., x), __(a) a kingdom, the territory or people over whom the king rules (Est.5:3, al.): Mat.4:8 12:25, 26 24:7, Mrk.3:24 6:23, Luk.4:5, Heb.11:33, al.; __(b) the royal majesty (cf. our phrase His Majesty), the king himself (τ. σπέρμα τῆς β., 4Ki.11:1). __3. In LXX (Wis.6:5, Tob.13:1, al.), Targ. and NT, of the Messianic rule and kingdom, ἡ β. τ. θεοῦ, τ. οὐρανῶν (Heb. מַלְכוּת שָׁמַיִם, Aram. מַלְכוּתָא דִשׁמַיָּא; see Dalman, Words, 91-147; Cremer, 132, 658), the kingdom of God (on the equivalence of the two phrases, see Dalman, op. cit., 93, 218f.); τ. θεοῦ, Mat.6:33 12:28, al.; τ. οὐρανῶν, Mat.3:2 4:17, al.; τ. Χριστοῦ (מַלִכוּת דִמְשִׁיחא, Targ. Jon. on Isa.53:10), Eph.5:5; τ. κυρίου, 2Pe.1:11, Rev.11:15; τ. Δαυείδ, Mrk.11:10; absol., ἡ β., Mat.4:23, Jas.2:5, al. The kingdom is regarded as present: Mat.11:12, Luk.17:21, Rom.14:17, al.; as that which is to be consummated in the future, Mat.6:10, Mrk.9:1, Jhn.3:5, 2Pe.1:11, al. Noteworthy phrases are: ζητεῖν τὴν β., Mat.6:33; δέχεσθαι, Mrk.10:15; κλρονομεῖν, Mat.25:34; διδόναι, Lk 12:32; παραλαμβάνειν, Heb.12:28; αὐτῶν (τοιούτων) εστὶν ἡ β., Mat.5:3, 10 19:14, Mrk.10:14, Luk.18:16; διὰ τὴν β., Mat.19:12; ἕνεκεν τῆς β., Luk.18:29; εὐαγγελίζεσθαι, κηρύσσειν, διαγγέλλειν τὴν β., Luk.4:43 9:2, 60; ἤγγικεν ἡ β., Mat.3:2, Mrk.1:15; κλεῖς τῆς β., Mat.16:10; κλείειν τὴν β., Mat.23:14; υἱοὶ τῆς β., Mat.8:12 13:38 (cf. Cremer, 132, 658). (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 154 NT verses. KJV: kingdom, + reign See also: 1 Corinthians 4:20; Mark 4:30; Hebrews 1:8.

Study Notes — Luke 22:29

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Context — Who Is the Greatest?

27For who is greater, the one who reclines at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines? But I am among you as one who serves. 28You are the ones who have stood by Me in My trials.

29And I bestow on you a kingdom, just as My Father has bestowed one on Me,

30so that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. 31Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you like wheat.

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	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Matthew 25:34	Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.
2	2 Timothy 2:12	if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us;
3	James 2:5	Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised those who love Him?
4	Matthew 28:18	Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.
5	Matthew 24:47	Truly I tell you, he will put him in charge of all his possessions.
6	Luke 12:32	Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.
7	Luke 19:17	His master replied, ‘Well done, good servant! Because you have been faithful in a very small matter, you shall have authority over ten cities.’
8	1 Corinthians 9:25	Everyone who competes in the games trains with strict discipline. They do it for a crown that is perishable, but we do it for a crown that is imperishable.
9	1 Peter 5:4	And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.
10	2 Corinthians 1:7	And our hope for you is sure, because we know that just as you share in our sufferings, so also you will share in our comfort.

Luke 22:29 Summary

[Jesus is giving His disciples a special gift - a share in His kingdom, just like His Father gave Him a kingdom. This means that Jesus' disciples will get to be part of something big and amazing, with Jesus as their King. As it says in Matthew 25:34, Jesus will say to His disciples, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.' Jesus wants His disciples to know that they are loved and valued, and that they will have a special place in His kingdom, as seen in Revelation 21:1-4.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of kingdom is Jesus referring to in this verse?

Jesus is referring to the kingdom of God, which He has been given by His Father, as seen in Luke 22:29, and this kingdom will be shared with His disciples, as promised in Matthew 25:34 and Revelation 20:4-6.

How does Jesus' Father bestow a kingdom on Him?

According to Psalm 2:7-8 and Hebrews 1:2, God the Father has given Jesus dominion and authority over all things, and this is the kingdom that Jesus is now sharing with His disciples.

What does it mean for Jesus to bestow a kingdom on His disciples?

This means that Jesus is giving His disciples a share in His kingdom and authority, as seen in Matthew 10:1 and Mark 3:15, and they will reign with Him in the age to come, as promised in 2 Timothy 2:12 and Revelation 5:10.

Is this kingdom a present or future reality?

According to Luke 17:21 and Romans 14:17, the kingdom of God is both a present and future reality, and Jesus' disciples can experience its power and presence now, while also looking forward to its future fulfillment, as seen in Revelation 21:1-4.

Reflection Questions

What does it mean for me to be a part of Jesus' kingdom, and how should this affect my daily life?
How can I faithfully serve Jesus and His kingdom, just as He has served me?
What are some ways that I can seek first the kingdom of God, as Jesus teaches in Matthew 6:33, and trust Him to provide for my needs?
How can I balance the already-not-yet tension of the kingdom, where it is both present and future, and live in light of its coming fulfillment?

Gill's Exposition on Luke 22:29

And I appoint unto you a kingdom,.... Not a temporal one, but a spiritual one; and either intends that they should have in the government of the church, peculiar to them, as apostles, they being set

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Luke 22:29

And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me; And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me - or, according to the order of the original text, 'And I

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Luke 22:29

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Trapp's Commentary on Luke 22:29

29 And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me; Ver. 29. And I appoint] Gr. διατιθεμαι, I bequeath as by my last will and testament. See Hebrews 9:17.

Ellicott's Commentary on Luke 22:29

(29) And I appoint unto you a kingdom.—As being the verb from which is formed the noun for “covenant,” or “testament,” the Greek for “appoint,” has a force which we lose in the English. This was part of the New Covenant with them. They were to be sharers in His glory, as they had been in His afflictions. The latter clause, “as the Father hath appointed unto Me,” conveys the thought that His throne also was bestowed on the fulfilment of like conditions. The “sufferings” came first, and then the glory (1 Peter 1:11). He was to endure the cross before He entered into joy (Hebrews 12:2). The Name that is above every name was the crowning reward of obedient humility (Philippians 2:8-9).

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Luke 22:29

Verse 29. I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me] The Codex Alexandrinus, with some other MSS., the later Syriac, and Origen, read in the first clause, διαθηκην, a covenant. I appoint unto you a COVENANT, as my Father hath appointed unto me a kingdom: - Ye shall be ministers of the new covenant, as I am king in that spiritual kingdom to which it relates. This is a curious reading: but our Lord is probably to be understood as promising that they should get a kingdom - a state of blessedness, as he should get it - they must go through much tribulation in order to enter into the kingdom of God. So the Son of man suffered that he might enter into his glory: for the joy that was set before him, he endured the cross, and despised the shame, and is set down on the right hand of God.

Cambridge Bible on Luke 22:29

29. I appoint unto you a kingdom] See Luke 12:32. “If we suffer we shall also reign with Him,” 2 Timothy 2:12. Diatithemai is ‘I appoint by way of bequest,’ Psalms 81:4 (LXX.).

Barnes' Notes on Luke 22:29

And I appoint unto you a kingdom - He assures them here that they should “have” a kingdom - their expectations would be realized.

Whedon's Commentary on Luke 22:29

29. I appoint—Literally, I bequeath, as if an inheritance after his death. A kingdom—A realm more powerful than any political kingdom; a royalty more dignified than any civil throne.

Sermons on Luke 22:29

	Sermon	Description
	Part 10: The Historical Context of Premillennialism by John F. Walvoord	John F. Walvoord delves into the historical context and theological significance of modern premillennialism, highlighting the challenges faced by this doctrine throughout history.
	Of the Kingly Office of Christ. by John Gill	John Gill expounds on the kingly office of Christ, emphasizing that He reigns both by nature as God and by office as Mediator. Christ's kingdom is universal, encompassing all creat
	Coming to His Table by David Wilkerson	David Wilkerson emphasizes the significance of coming to the Lord's table, where believers are invited to experience spiritual intimacy and communion with Christ. He highlights tha
	Part 3: Amillenniallism in the Ancient Church by John F. Walvoord	John F. Walvoord delves into the historical background of amillennialism and premillennialism, highlighting the revival of interest in millennial theology due to the decline of pos
	Are You a Regular at the Lord's Table? by David Wilkerson	David Wilkerson emphasizes the importance of communion at the Lord's table, highlighting that it is a place of intimacy where believers receive food, strength, wisdom, and fellowsh
	The Shining Testimony by Raymond Golsworthy	Raymond Golsworthy preaches on Isaiah 60, where God calls His people to 'Arise and shine' as His light and glory rise upon them. The chapter reveals God's plans for the resurrectio
	Cost of Discipleship - Part 11 by Paris Reidhead	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and self-improvement before the final judgment. He reads from Matthew Chapter 25, highlighting the criteria