20 as a direct response to a question set forth by the disciples in Matthew 19:27 did not help assuage my rebellious feelings. In that verse, in the wake of the refusal of the rich young ruler to leave all for Christ, Peter asked Jesus what he and the other disciples would get, since they had “left everything and followed” Him. Jesus responded in chapter 20 that they would receive no more than those who come into the kingdom at the last hour. Once again I found myself face to face with the justice
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