Luke 20:35
but those who are considered worthy to attain to that age and the resurrection from the dead neither marry nor are they given in marriage.
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In Context
34Jesus answered them, “The people of this age marry and are given in marriage,
Cross References
Matthew 22:29Jesus answered them, “You are in error because you know neither the Scriptures nor the power of God.
Luke 21:36Therefore stay alert at all times, praying that you may be considered worthy to escape everything that will take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.”
Acts 5:41So the apostles went out from the presence of the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been considered worthy to suffer dishonor for the Name.
2 Thessalonians 1:5This is evidence of the righteous judgment of God, and it is happening so that you may be considered worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are suffering.
Revelation 3:4But yoʋ have a few individuals in Sardis who have not defiled their garments. They will walk with me in white, for they are worthy.
Matthew Henry on Luke 20:28-39
The Cavil of the Sadducees. 27 Then came to him certain of the Sadducees, which deny that there is any resurrection; and they asked him, 28 Saying, Master, Moses wrote unto us, If any man's brother die, having a wife, and he die without children, that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother. 29 There were therefore seven brethren: and the first took a wife, and died without children. 30 And the second took her to wife, and he died childless. 31 And the third took her; and in like… Read the whole commentary →