Matthew 20:23
“And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father.”

What does Matthew 20:23 mean?
The bible verse Matthew 20:23 (KJV) states, "And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared…
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In the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 20, verse 23, we read, "And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer of Submission and Understanding: Embracing the Cup of Christ
Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I acknowledge Your supreme wisdom and power over all creation. I thank You for the gift of Your Word, and particularly for the lessons that emerge from the life and words of Your Son, Jesus Christ. The verse, Matthew 20:23…
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