Luke 20:27

Now some of the Sadducees, who deny that there is a resurrection, came up and asked Jesus,

Text-Critical English NT

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

26So they were not able to catch him in what he said in the presence of the people. And being amazed at his answer, they fell silent.

28“Teacher, Moses wrote for us: ‘If a man's brother dies, leaving a wife but no children, that man must marry the widow and raise up offspring for his brother.’

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Cross References

Matthew 16:1Now the Pharisees and Sadducees came and tested Jesus, asking him to show them a sign from heaven.

Matthew 16:12Then they understood that he had not told them to beware of the leaven of bread, but of the teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees.

Mark 12:18Then some Sadducees (who say there is no resurrection) came to Jesus and asked him,

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

1 Corinthians 15:12Now if it is preached that Christ has been raised from the dead, how can 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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