Luke 22:29
New International Version
And I confer on you a kingdom, just as my Father conferred one on me,

New Living Translation
And just as my Father has granted me a Kingdom, I now grant you the right

English Standard Version
and I assign to you, as my Father assigned to me, a kingdom,

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

Berean Literal Bible
And I appoint to you a kingdom, as My Father appointed to Me,

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

New King James Version
And I bestow upon you a kingdom, just as My Father bestowed one upon Me,

New American Standard Bible
and just as My Father has granted Me a kingdom, I grant you

NASB 1995
and just as My Father has granted Me a kingdom, I grant you

NASB 1977
and just as My Father has granted Me a kingdom, I grant you

Legacy Standard Bible
and I grant you a kingdom, just as My Father granted one to Me,

Amplified Bible
and just as My Father has granted Me a kingdom, I grant you [the privilege]

Christian Standard Bible
I bestow on you a kingdom, just as my Father bestowed one on me,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I bestow on you a kingdom, just as My Father bestowed one on Me,

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

Contemporary English Version
So I will give you the right to rule as kings, just as my Father has given me the right to rule as a king.

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So as my Father has given me a kingdom, I'm giving it to you.

Good News Translation
and just as my Father has given me the right to rule, so I will give you the same right.

International Standard Version
And I confer a kingdom on you, just as my Father has conferred a kingdom on me,

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

NET Bible
Thus I grant to you a kingdom, just as my Father granted to me,

New Heart English Bible
I confer on you a kingdom, even as my Father conferred on me,

Webster's Bible Translation
And I appoint to you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed to me;

Weymouth New Testament
and I covenant to give you, as my Father has covenanted to give me, a Kingdom--

World English Bible
I confer on you a kingdom, even as my Father conferred on me,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and I appoint to you a kingdom, as My Father appointed to Me,

Berean Literal Bible
And I appoint to you a kingdom, as My Father appointed to Me,

Young's Literal Translation
and I appoint to you, as my Father did appoint to me, a kingdom,

Smith's Literal Translation
And I set to you, as my Father set to me, a kingdom;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And I dispose to you, as my Father hath disposed to me, a kingdom;

Catholic Public Domain Version
And I dispose to you, just as my Father has disposed to me, a kingdom,

New American Bible
and I confer a kingdom on you, just as my Father has conferred one on me,

New Revised Standard Version
and I confer on you, just as my Father has conferred on me, a kingdom,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And I promise you, just as my Father has promised me, a kingdom,

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And I am promising you a Kingdom as my Father promised me.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
and I appoint to you a kingdom, as my Father has appointed to me,

Godbey New Testament
And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father appointed unto me,

Haweis New Testament
And I appoint you, as my Father hath appointed me, a kingdom;

Mace New Testament
I commit the kingdom to you, as my father committed it to me;

Weymouth New Testament
and I covenant to give you, as my Father has covenanted to give me, a Kingdom--

Worrell New Testament
and I appoint to you, as My Father appointed to Me, a Kingdom,

Worsley New Testament
and I appoint you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Who is the Greatest?
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.…

Cross References
Matthew 19:28
Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, in the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on His glorious throne, you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

Revelation 3:21
To the one who overcomes, I will grant the right to sit with Me on My throne, just as I overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.

Daniel 7:14
And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.

John 17:22
I have given them the glory You gave Me, so that they may be one as We are one—

2 Timothy 2:12
if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us;

Revelation 5:10
You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign upon the earth.”

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.

Hebrews 12:28
Therefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be filled with gratitude, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.

1 Peter 5:4
And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.

Revelation 20:4
Then I saw the thrones, and those seated on them had been given authority to judge. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their testimony of Jesus and for the word of God, and those who had not worshiped the beast or its image and had not received its mark on their foreheads or hands. And they came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years.

Isaiah 9:7
Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.

Psalm 2:8
Ask Me, and I will make the nations Your inheritance, the ends of the earth Your possession.

1 Corinthians 6:2-3
Do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if you are to judge the world, are you not competent to judge trivial cases? / Do you not know that we will judge angels? How much more the things of this life!

Revelation 1:6
who has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and power forever and ever! Amen.

Romans 8:17
And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him.


Treasury of Scripture

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

Luke 12:32
Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Luke 19:17
And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.

Matthew 24:47
Verily I say unto you, That he shall make him ruler over all his goods.

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Luke 22
1. The leaders conspire against Jesus.
3. Satan prepares Judas to betray him.
7. The apostles prepare the Passover.
19. Jesus institutes his holy supper;
21. covertly foretells of the traitor;
24. rebukes the rest of his apostles from ambition;
31. assures Peter his faith should not fail;
34. and yet he should deny him thrice.
39. He prays in the mount, and sweats blood;
47. is betrayed with a kiss;
50. he heals Malchus' ear;
54. he is thrice denied by Peter;
63. shamefully abused;
66. and confesses himself to be the Son of God.














And I bestow on you a kingdom, just as My Father bestowed on Me
And I bestow
The phrase "I bestow" comes from the Greek word "διατίθεμαι" (diatithemai), which means to appoint, assign, or confer. This word carries the connotation of a deliberate and authoritative action. In the context of Luke 22:29, Jesus is speaking to His disciples during the Last Supper, a moment of deep significance. The use of "bestow" indicates a transfer of authority and responsibility, much like a king would grant a portion of his realm to trusted stewards. This is not a casual gift but a solemn entrustment, reflecting the gravity of the mission Jesus is imparting to His followers.

on you a kingdom
The "kingdom" here refers to the reign and rule of God, which Jesus has been proclaiming throughout His ministry. The Greek word "βασιλεία" (basileia) is used, which can mean both a physical realm and the spiritual reign of God. In the historical context, the Jewish people were anticipating a messianic kingdom that would restore Israel's glory. However, Jesus redefines this expectation by establishing a spiritual kingdom characterized by righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit (Romans 14:17). The disciples are being called to participate in this kingdom, not as rulers in the worldly sense, but as servants and witnesses to God's redemptive work.

just as My Father
The phrase "just as My Father" emphasizes the divine origin and authority of the kingdom. The relationship between Jesus and the Father is central to the Gospel message. The Father-Son dynamic is one of perfect unity and love, and it is within this relationship that the kingdom is established. The use of "just as" (Greek "καθώς," kathos) indicates that the manner in which Jesus bestows the kingdom on His disciples mirrors the way the Father has entrusted it to Him. This highlights the continuity and consistency of God's plan of salvation, rooted in divine love and purpose.

bestowed on Me
The word "bestowed" is again "διατίθεμαι" (diatithemai), reinforcing the idea of a deliberate and authoritative conferral. Jesus acknowledges that His authority and mission are not self-derived but are given by the Father. This reflects the humility and obedience of Christ, who, though equal with God, submits to the Father's will (Philippians 2:6-8). The kingdom bestowed on Jesus is one of sacrificial love and redemptive power, culminating in His death and resurrection. By sharing this kingdom with His disciples, Jesus invites them into a life of service, sacrifice, and ultimately, glory.

(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 (1Peter 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).

Verse 29. - And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me. This promise refers to earth and this life. They and their successors in his Church would bear sway over men's hearts, His kingdom would be administered by them. With strangely literal accuracy has this promise been fulfilled. From the hour when the despised Master, already doomed to a shameful death, uttered this seemingly improbable prediction, his kingdom over men's hearts has been extending. Then at most the kingdom numbered a few hundreds; nine it can only be reckoned by millions. For centuries the story of the civilized world has been the story of this kingdom.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
And I
κἀγὼ (kagō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular
Strong's 2504: To also, I too, but I. From kai and ego; so also the dative case kamoi, and accusative case kame and I, me.

bestow
διατίθεμαι (diatithemai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1303: (a) I appoint, make (of a covenant), (b) I make (a will). Middle voice from dia and tithemi; to put apart, i.e. dispose.

on you
ὑμῖν (hymin)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

a kingdom,
βασιλείαν (basileian)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 932: From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm.

just as
καθὼς (kathōs)
Adverb
Strong's 2531: According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that.

My
μου (mou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

Father
Πατήρ (Patēr)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3962: Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'.

has bestowed
διέθετό (dietheto)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1303: (a) I appoint, make (of a covenant), (b) I make (a will). Middle voice from dia and tithemi; to put apart, i.e. dispose.

on Me,
μοι (moi)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.


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