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Matthew 22:31 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying, "
Matthew 22:31
Verse in Context
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Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God.
For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven.
But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying,
I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? God is not the God of the dead, but of the living.
And when the multitude heard this, they were astonished at his doctrine.
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Matthew 22:1
"And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said,"
Matthew 22:2
"The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son,"
Matthew 22:3
"And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come."
Matthew 22:4
"Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage."
Matthew 22:5
"But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise:"
Matthew 22:6
"And the remnant took his servants, and entreated them spitefully, and slew"
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