Luke 20:27

Now some of the Sadducees, who deny that there is a resurrection, approached him. And they questioned him,

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In The King James Version

Then came to him certain of the Sadducees, which deny that there is any resurrection; and they asked him,

In Context

26And they were not able to contradict his word before the people. And being amazed at his answer, they were silent.

28saying: “Teacher, Moses wrote for us: If any man’s brother will have died, having a wife, and if he does not have any children, then his brother should take her as his wife, and he should raise up offspring for his brother.

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Cross References

Matthew 16:1And Pharisees and Sadducees approached him to test him, and they asked him to show them a sign from heaven.

Matthew 16:12Then they understood that he was not saying that they should beware of the leaven of bread, but of the doctrine of the Pharisees and the Sadducees.

Mark 12:18And the Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection, approached him. And they questioned him, saying:

Acts 5:17Then the high priest and all those who were with him, that is, the heretical sect of the Sadducees, rose up and were filled with jealousy.

1 Corinthians 15:12Now if Christ is preached, that he rose again from the dead, how is it that some among you say that there is no resurrection of the dead?

Matthew Henry on Luke 20:21-27

Christ's Enemies Nonplussed. 20 And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor. 21 And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, neither acceptest thou the person of any, but teachest the way of God truly: 22 Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Cæsar, or no? 23 But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why… Read the whole commentary →

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