1. Matthieu 19:27 (NEG79)
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Does Peter expect to have a reward for having left everything to follow Jesus?

Matthieu 19:27 (NEG79)

27 Pierre, prenant alors la parole, lui dit: Voici, nous avons tout quitté, et nous t'avons suivi; qu'en sera-t-il pour nous?

En bref

Yes, in Matthew 19:27, Peter stressed that while the rich man chose to keep his wealth over following Jesus, the disciples had given up everything—so what would their reward be? However, he is not, in Matthew 19:27, saying that they ought to receive life, for in their case wealth is no hindrance, given that they had already left everything behind. Rather, he is asking what the consequences of their actions will be. There is a type of holy curiosity here. He shows that he has embraced the idea that they can no more gain eternal life than the rich young man could—but with God all things are possible.

Yes, in Matthew 19:27, Peter wanted to highlight that while the rich young man chose to keep his possessions over following Jesus, he and his fellow disciples had given up everything—so what will their reward be?1
No, Peter is not in Matthew 19:27 saying that they ought to receive life, for in their case wealth is no hindrance given that they had already left everything behind. Rather, he is inquiring what the consequences of their actions will be. One may therefore speak of a type of holy curiosity here. The apostle thereby shows that he has embraced the idea that they are no more able to attain eternal life than the rich young man could—and yet with God all things are possible.2