The new world when the Son of Man will sit on his glorious throne
(Matthew 19:29) refers to the new world order (Isaiah 11:1–9, Isaiah 65:17–25,Isaiah 66:22; 2 Peter 3:12–13; Revelation 21:1–5), which will begin when the Son of Man returns, to share his throne with the twelve apostles (see Daniel 7:9–10, Daniel 7:13–14, Daniel 7:27).
However, this reward was not just about personal recompense. The disciples were called to fulfill a task, and their number—twelve—recalls their purpose with respect to the twelve tribes. Yet at the time their work did not seem to bear fruit at all. Jesus’ dealings with the twelve are not noticed by the nation’s leadership, and the leaders of the Sanhedrin would judge both the Master and his apostles. However, this poverty and sacrifice will eventually be transformed into glory—not only for the disciples, but for the people as a whole. According to Daniel 7:1–28, the son of Adam will rule in dominion over the works of God.
The new world when the Son of Man will sit on his glorious throne
(Matthew 19:29) refers to the birth of a new world order (Isaiah 11:1–9, Isaiah 65:17–25, Isaiah 66:22; 2 Peter 3:12–13; Revelation 21:1–5) which will be initiated when the Son of Man returns in glory. It is then that the Son of Man will return to share his throne with the twelve apostles (see Daniel 7:9–10, Daniel 7:13–14, Daniel 7:27) who will judge the twelve tribes of Israel.1
Nonetheless, this reward of the disciples was not just a matter of personal recompense. They were called to fulfill a task, and their number—twelve—recalls their purpose with respect to the twelve tribes. Yet at the time their work did not appear to bear fruit at all. Jesus’ dealings with the twelve pass by unnoticed among the nation’s leadership, and the leaders of the Sanhedrin would continue to sit in judgment against the Master. Consequently, his followers share in the condemnation of these leaders. However, this poverty and sacrifice will eventually be transformed into wealth and glory—not only for the disciples themselves, but for the people as a whole. According to the prophecies of Daniel 7, the son of Adam will reign and exercise dominion over the works of God.2
28 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.