Luke 20:27

Then some of the Sadducees, who deny the resurrection, came to Jesus with this question:

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

In Context

26They weren't able to trap him by what he told the people. They were stunned at his reply, and fell silent.

28“Teacher,” they began, “Moses gave us a law that if a married man dies leaving a wife without children, then his brother should marry the widow and have children for his dead brother.

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Cross References

Matthew 16:1The Pharisees and Sadducees came to test Jesus, demanding that he show them a sign from heaven.

Matthew 16:12Then they realized that he wasn't warning them to watch out for bread yeast, but about the teachings of the Pharisees and Sadducees.

Mark 12:18Then the Sadducees, who deny the resurrection, came and asked a question:

Acts 5:17However, the high priest and those with him (who were Sadducees) became very jealous and decided to intervene.

1 Corinthians 15:12Now if the message declares that Christ has been raised from the dead, how is it that some of you say there's 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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