Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore?
Then Peter spoke up and said to him, 'Look, we've left everything behind to follow you, so what's in it for us?'
Peter's basically asking Jesus 'we gave up our whole lives for you, so what do we get out of it?'
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, Jesus had just encountered a rich young ruler who was unwilling to sell his possessions and follow Him, highlighting the challenges of wealth in entering God's kingdom. This prompted Peter, one of Jesus' disciples, to point out that he and the others had already left everything to follow Jesus, and he was inquiring about the rewards for such dedication. This exchange occurred during Jesus' ministry in Judea, as He taught about the costs and commitments of true discipleship.
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