Matthew 22:31

As to the resurrection of the dead, have you not read these words of God –

Open English Bible (UK)

In The King James Version

But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying,

In Context

30For at the resurrection there is no marrying or being married, but all who rise are as angels in heaven.

32“I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob”? He is not the God of dead people, but of living.’

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Cross References

Matthew 9:13Go and learn what this means – “I desire mercy, and not sacrifice”; for I did not come to call the religious, but the outcast.’

Matthew 12:7Had you learned the meaning of the words – “I desire mercy, and not sacrifice,” you would not have condemned those who are not guilty.

Matthew 21:42Then Jesus added, ‘Have you never read in the scriptures? – “The stone which the builders despised – has now itself become the cornerstone. This cornerstone has come from the Lord, and is marvellous in our eyes.”

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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