In the regeneration; the reference here is not to the regeneration of the soul, for which the Greek commonly uses a different word, but to the time when God shall make all things new by bringing in the new heaven and new earth. 2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 21:1; Revelation 21:5.

Sit upon twelve thrones; as assessors with Christ.

Judging the twelve tribes of Israel; not authoritatively, for the final sentence belongs to Christ alone, but cooperating with him in his decisions. See note on 1 Corinthians 6:2. The world shall be acquitted or condemned according to the doctrines the appostles were inspired to preach.

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