Matthew 22:30
For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as agents of God in heaven.
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Zechariah 3:7Thus says LORD of hosts: If thou will walk in my ways, and if thou will keep my charge, then thou also shall judge my house, and shall also keep my courts, and I will give thee a place of access among these who stand by.
Matthew 18:10See that ye not disparage one of these little ones, for I say to you, that in the heavens their agents do always behold the face of my Father in the heavens.
Mark 12:24And having answered, Jesus said to them, Are ye not led astray because of this: not knowing the scriptures nor the power of God?
Luke 20:34And having answered, Jesus said to them, The sons of this age marry, and are given in marriage,
1 Corinthians 7:29But this I say, brothers, the time is shortened. It is the remaining, so that also those who have wives may be as not having,
Revelation 5:9And they sing a new song, saying, Thou are worthy to take the book and to open the seals of it, because thou were killed and purchased us from God by thy blood, out of every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 22:24-34
The Question Respecting Marriage. 23 The same day came to him the Sadducees, which say that there is no resurrection, and asked him, 24 Saying, Master, Moses said, If a man die, having no children, his brother shall marry his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother. 25 Now there were with us seven brethren: and the first, when he had married a wife, deceased, and, having no issue, left his wife unto his brother: 26 Likewise the second also, and the third, unto the seventh. 27 And last of all the woman died also.… Read the whole commentary →