Matthew 22:30

For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven.

In Context

29Jesus answering said to them: Ye err, not knowing the Scriptures, nor the power of God.

31But concerning the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken to you by God, saying:

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Cross References

Matthew 18:10Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say to you, that their angels in heaven always behold the face of my Father who is in heaven.

Mark 12:24Jesus answering said to them: Do ye not therefore err, because ye know not the Scriptures, nor the power of God?

Luke 20:34And Jesus answering said to them: The sons of this world marry, and are given in marriage.

1 Corinthians 7:29But this I say, brethren, the time that remains is short; that both they who have wives may be as though they had none;

Revelation 5:9And they sing a new song, saying: Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open its seals; because thou wast slain, and didst redeem to 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 →

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