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They are God&#8217s children, since they are children of the resurrection. <a href="/nlt/luke/20.htm">New Living Translation</a> And they will never die again. In this respect they will be like angels. They are children of God and children of the resurrection. <a href="/esv/luke/20.htm">English Standard Version</a> for they cannot die anymore, because they are equal to angels and are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection. <a href="/bsb/luke/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> In fact, they can no longer die, because they are like the angels. And since they are sons of the resurrection, they are sons of God. <a href="/blb/luke/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For neither are they able to die any more, for they are like the angels and are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection. <a href="/kjv/luke/20.htm">King James Bible</a> Neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the angels; and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection. <a href="/nkjv/luke/20.htm">New King James Version</a> nor can they die anymore, for they are equal to the angels and are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection. <a href="/nasb_/luke/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> for they cannot even die anymore, for they are like angels, and are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection. <a href="/nasb/luke/20.htm">NASB 1995</a> for they cannot even die anymore, because they are like angels, and are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection. <a href="/nasb77/luke/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a> for neither can they die anymore, for they are like angels, and are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection. <a href="/lsb/luke/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For they cannot even die anymore, because they are like angels and are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection. <a href="/amp/luke/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and they cannot die again, because they are [immortal] like the angels (equal to, angel-like). And they are children of God, being participants in the resurrection. <a href="/csb/luke/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For they can no longer die, because they are like angels and are children of God, since they are children of the resurrection. <a href="/hcsb/luke/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For they cannot die anymore, because they are like angels and are sons of God, since they are sons of the resurrection. <a href="/asv/luke/20.htm">American Standard Version</a> for neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the angels; and are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection. <a href="/cev/luke/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> or die. They will be like the angels and will be God's children, because they have been raised to life. <a href="/erv/luke/20.htm">English Revised Version</a> for neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the angels; and are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection. <a href="/gwt/luke/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> nor die anymore. They are the same as the angels. They are God's children who have come back to life. <a href="/gnt/luke/20.htm">Good News Translation</a> They will be like angels and cannot die. They are the children of God, because they have risen from death. <a href="/isv/luke/20.htm">International Standard Version</a> Nor can they die anymore, because they are like the angels and, since they share in the resurrection, are God's children. <a href="/msb/luke/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> In fact, they can no longer die, because they are like the angels. And since they are sons of the resurrection, they are sons of God. <a href="/net/luke/20.htm">NET Bible</a> In fact, they can no longer die, because they are equal to angels and are sons of God, since they are sons of the resurrection. <a href="/nheb/luke/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For they cannot die any more, for they are like the angels, and are children of God, being children of the resurrection. <a href="/wbt/luke/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Neither can they die any more: for they are equal to the angels; and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection. <a href="/wey/luke/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For indeed they cannot die again; they are like angels, and are sons of God through being sons of the Resurrection. <a href="/web/luke/20.htm">World English Bible</a> For they can’t die any more, for they are like the angels and are children of God, being children of the resurrection. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> for neither are they able to die anymore—for they are like messengers—and they are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection. <a href="/blb/luke/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For neither are they able to die any more, for they are like the angels and are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection. <a href="/ylt/luke/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for neither are they able to die any more -- for they are like messengers -- and they are sons of God, being sons of the rising again. <a href="/slt/luke/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For neither can they die any more: for they are like to messengers; and are sons of God, being the sons of the rising up.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Neither can they die any more: for they are equal to the angels, and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection. <a href="/cpdv/luke/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For they can no longer die. For they are equal to the Angels, and they are children of God, since they are children of the resurrection. <a href="/nabre/luke/20.htm">New American Bible</a> They can no longer die, for they are like angels; and they are the children of God because they are the ones who will rise. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Indeed they cannot die anymore, because they are like angels and are children of God, being children of the resurrection.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For they cannot die again, because they are like angels; and they are sons of God, because they are sons of the resurrection. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/20.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> For neither can they die again, for they are like The Angels, and they are the children of God because they are the children of the resurrection.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/20.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> For they can die no more; for they are like the angels, and are the sons of God, being the sons of the resurrection. <a href="/godbey/luke/20.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>neither marry nor are given in marriage; for they are not able yet to die; for they are like the angels, and sons of God, being sons of the resurrection.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/20.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> neither can they die any more: for they are like the angels; and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection. <a href="/mace/luke/20.htm">Mace New Testament</a> for by the resurrection they will inherit a nature truely angelical and divine. <a href="/wey/luke/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For indeed they cannot die again; they are like angels, and are sons of God through being sons of the Resurrection. <a href="/worrell/luke/20.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>for neither can they die any more; for they are equal to the angels, and are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/20.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>for they can die no more, being like the angels: and they are the children of God <Fr>as<FR> being the children of the resurrection.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/20-36.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=8092" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/20.htm">The Sadducees and the Resurrection</a> …35But those who are considered worthy to share in the age to come and in the resurrection from the dead will neither marry nor be given in marriage. 36<a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">In fact,</a> <a href="/greek/1410.htm" title="1410: dynantai (V-PIM/P-3P) -- (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.">they can</a> <a href="/greek/3761.htm" title="3761: oude (Adv) -- Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even.">no</a> <a href="/greek/2089.htm" title="2089: eti (Adv) -- (a) of time: still, yet, even now, (b) of degree: even, further, more, in addition. Perhaps akin to etos; yet, still.">longer</a> <a href="/greek/599.htm" title="599: apothanein (V-ANA) -- To be dying, be about to die, wither, decay. From apo and thnesko; to die off.">die,</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">because</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: eisin (V-PIA-3P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">they are</a> <a href="/greek/2465.htm" title="2465: isangeloi (Adj-NMP) -- Equal to or like the angels. From isos and aggelos; like an angel, i.e. Angelic.">like the angels.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">since they are</a> <a href="/greek/5207.htm" title="5207: huioi (N-NMP) -- A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a son, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.">sons</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/386.htm" title="386: anastaseōs (N-GFS) -- A rising again, resurrection. From anistemi; a standing up again, i.e. a resurrection from death (its author), or a recovery.">resurrection,</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: eisin (V-PIA-3P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">they are</a> <a href="/greek/5207.htm" title="5207: huioi (N-NMP) -- A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a son, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.">sons</a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God. </a> 37Even Moses demonstrates that the dead are raised, in the passage about the burning bush. For he calls the Lord ‘the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.’…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/22-30.htm">Matthew 22:30</a> In the resurrection, people will neither marry nor be given in marriage. Instead, they will be like the angels in heaven. <a href="/mark/12-25.htm">Mark 12:25</a> When the dead rise, they will neither marry nor be given in marriage. Instead, they will be like the angels in heaven. <a href="/romans/8-17.htm">Romans 8:17</a> And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-42.htm">1 Corinthians 15:42-54</a> So will it be with the resurrection of the dead: What is sown is perishable; it is raised imperishable. / It is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness; it is raised in power. / It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body. ... <a href="/philippians/3-21.htm">Philippians 3:21</a> who, by the power that enables Him to subject all things to Himself, will transform our lowly bodies to be like His glorious body. <a href="/1_john/3-2.htm">1 John 3:2</a> Beloved, we are now children of God, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when Christ appears, we will be like Him, for we will see Him as He is. <a href="/revelation/21-4.htm">Revelation 21:4</a> ‘He will wipe away every tear from their eyes,’ and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.” <a href="/revelation/22-5.htm">Revelation 22:5</a> There will be no more night in the city, and they will have no need for the light of a lamp or of the sun. For the Lord God will shine on them, and they will reign forever and ever. <a href="/hebrews/2-10.htm">Hebrews 2:10</a> In bringing many sons to glory, it was fitting for God, for whom and through whom all things exist, to make the author of their salvation perfect through suffering. <a href="/hebrews/12-23.htm">Hebrews 12:23</a> in joyful assembly, to the congregation of the firstborn, enrolled in heaven. You have come to God the Judge of all, to the spirits of the righteous made perfect, <a href="/genesis/1-26.htm">Genesis 1:26-27</a> Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, after Our likeness, to rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, and over all the earth itself and every creature that crawls upon it.” / So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. <a href="/genesis/5-1.htm">Genesis 5:1-2</a> This is the book of the generations of Adam. In the day that God created man, He made him in His own likeness. / Male and female He created them, and He blessed them. And in the day they were created, He called them “man.” <a href="/exodus/3-6.htm">Exodus 3:6</a> Then He said, “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” At this, Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look at God. <a href="/psalms/82-6.htm">Psalm 82:6</a> I have said, ‘You are gods; you are all sons of the Most High.’ <a href="/isaiah/25-8.htm">Isaiah 25:8</a> He will swallow up death forever. The Lord GOD will wipe away the tears from every face and remove the disgrace of His people from the whole earth. For the LORD has spoken.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Neither can they die any more: for they are equal to the angels; and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection.can.<a href="/isaiah/25-8.htm">Isaiah 25:8</a> He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the LORD hath spoken it.<a href="/hosea/13-14.htm">Hosea 13:14</a> I will ransom them from the power of the grave; I will redeem them from death: O death, I will be thy plagues; O grave, I will be thy destruction: repentance shall be hid from mine eyes.<a href="/1_corinthians/15-26.htm">1 Corinthians 15:26,42,53,54</a> The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death… they are.<a href="/zechariah/3-7.htm">Zechariah 3:7</a> Thus saith the LORD of hosts; If thou wilt walk in my ways, and if thou wilt keep my charge, then thou shalt also judge my house, and shalt also keep my courts, and I will give thee places to walk among these that stand by.<a href="/matthew/22-30.htm">Matthew 22:30</a> For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven.<a href="/mark/12-25.htm">Mark 12:25</a> For when they shall rise from the dead, they neither marry, nor are given in marriage; but are as the angels which are in heaven.the children of God.<a href="/romans/8-17.htm">Romans 8:17-23</a> And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together… <a href="/1_john/3-2.htm">1 John 3:2</a> Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/16-22.htm">Angels</a> <a href="/luke/8-49.htm">Anymore</a> <a href="/luke/20-34.htm">Children</a> <a href="/luke/20-35.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/luke/20-16.htm">Death</a> <a href="/luke/20-28.htm">Die</a> <a href="/luke/6-35.htm">Equal</a> <a href="/luke/20-25.htm">God's</a> <a href="/luke/18-25.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/luke/16-2.htm">Longer</a> <a href="/luke/16-22.htm">Messengers</a> <a href="/luke/20-20.htm">Power</a> <a href="/luke/20-35.htm">Resurrection</a> <a href="/luke/20-35.htm">Rising</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/24-23.htm">Angels</a> <a href="/john/5-14.htm">Anymore</a> <a href="/luke/23-28.htm">Children</a> <a href="/luke/20-37.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/luke/21-16.htm">Death</a> <a href="/luke/21-26.htm">Die</a> <a href="/john/5-18.htm">Equal</a> <a href="/luke/22-69.htm">God's</a> <a href="/luke/22-22.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/luke/20-40.htm">Longer</a> <a href="/luke/24-23.htm">Messengers</a> <a href="/luke/21-27.htm">Power</a> <a href="/john/5-29.htm">Resurrection</a> <a href="/luke/22-45.htm">Rising</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 20</div>1. <a href="/luke/20-1.htm">Jesus confirms his authority by a question of John's baptism.</a> 9. <a href="/luke/20-9.htm">The parable of the vineyard.</a> 19. <a href="/luke/20-19.htm">Of giving tribute to Caesar.</a> 27. <a href="/luke/20-27.htm">He instructs the Sadducees, who denied the resurrection.</a> 41. <a href="/luke/20-41.htm">How Jesus is the Son of David.</a> 45. <a href="/luke/20-45.htm">He warns his disciples to beware of the scribes.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of <a href="/luke/20.htm">Luke 20</a>, Jesus is responding to the Sadducees, who denied the resurrection. The assurance of no longer dying highlights the permanence of the resurrection, contrasting with earthly life, which is temporary. This concept is echoed in <a href="/1_corinthians/15-42.htm">1 Corinthians 15:42-44</a>, where Paul describes the resurrection body as imperishable. The idea of eternal life is a central theme in Christian eschatology, emphasizing the victory over death through Christ's resurrection (<a href="/1_corinthians/15-54.htm">1 Corinthians 15:54-57</a>).because they are like the angels Here, Jesus compares the resurrected to angels, indicating a transformation in nature. Angels, as spiritual beings, do not experience death, and this likeness suggests a new mode of existence beyond earthly limitations. This comparison also implies a life of service and worship, as angels are often depicted in scripture (<a href="/hebrews/1-14.htm">Hebrews 1:14</a>). The cultural context of the time included various beliefs about angels, but Jesus clarifies that the resurrected life transcends human understanding, aligning with divine purposes.And since they are sons of the resurrection Being "sons of the resurrection" signifies a new identity and status. This phrase indicates a direct relationship with the resurrection, implying that those who partake in it are transformed and given a new life. This concept is linked to <a href="/romans/6-5.htm">Romans 6:5</a>, where believers are united with Christ in His resurrection. The term "sons" suggests inheritance and belonging, reinforcing the idea of being part of God's family and sharing in the promises of eternal life.they are sons of God This phrase emphasizes the intimate relationship between the resurrected and God. Being "sons of God" denotes a special status, reflecting the adoption into God's family through faith in Christ (<a href="/galatians/4-4.htm">Galatians 4:4-7</a>). This identity is not just a future hope but a present reality for believers, as seen in 1 <a href="/john/3.htm">John 3:1-2</a>. The cultural context of sonship in biblical times involved inheritance rights and familial bonds, underscoring the privileges and responsibilities of being God's children. This connection to God is made possible through Jesus, the ultimate Son of God, who paves the way for believers to share in this divine relationship.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker of this verse, addressing the Sadducees who questioned Him about the resurrection. 2. <a href="/topical/s/sadducees.htm">Sadducees</a> A Jewish sect that denied the resurrection, questioning Jesus to trap Him. 3. <a href="/topical/a/angels.htm">Angels</a> Spiritual beings who serve God, mentioned here as a comparison to the resurrected state. 4. <a href="/topical/c/children_of_the_resurrection.htm">Children of the Resurrection</a> Refers to those who will be resurrected to eternal life. 5. <a href="/topical/c/children_of_god.htm">Children of God</a> Those who are part of God's family through faith and resurrection.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/e/eternal_life_assurance.htm">Eternal Life Assurance</a> Believers have the assurance of eternal life, as they will be like the angels, immortal and glorified. <a href="/topical/i/identity_in_christ.htm">Identity in Christ</a> Our identity as "children of God" is secured through the resurrection, emphasizing our belonging to God's family. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_resurrection.htm">Hope in Resurrection</a> The promise of resurrection provides hope and encouragement to live faithfully in the present. <a href="/topical/t/transformation_promise.htm">Transformation Promise</a> The transformation into a glorified state should motivate believers to pursue holiness and godliness. <a href="/topical/v/victory_over_death.htm">Victory Over Death</a> Understanding that death is not the end but a transition to eternal life should alleviate the fear of death.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_20.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 20</a> <a href="/q/what_embodies_the_essence_of_power.htm">Are they like God's angels in heaven?</a> <a href="/q/what_did_jesus_mean_by_'rest'.htm">What distinguishes angels from humans?</a> <a href="/q/do_humans_become_angels_after_death.htm">Do humans transform into angels after death?</a> <a href="/q/can_angels_die_or_be_harmed.htm">Are angels capable of dying or being harmed?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/20.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(36) Neither can they die any more.--The record of this teaching is peculiar to St. Luke. The implied thought is that death and marriage are correlative facts in God's government of the world, the one filling up the gaps which are caused by the other. In the life eternal there is no need for an addition in this way to the number of the elect, and therefore there is no provision for it.Equal unto the angels.--The one Greek word which answers to the English four is again peculiar to St. Luke.The children of God, being the children of the resurrection.--It is obvious that here the resurrection is assumed to be unto life and to a share in the divine kingdom. The fact that men were counted worthy to obtain that resurrection was a proof that they were "children of God," and as such on the same footing as those other "sons of God," whom the language of Scripture (<a href="/job/1-6.htm" title="Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them.">Job 1:6</a>; <a href="/job/38-7.htm" title="When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy?">Job 38:7</a>, and possibly <a href="/genesis/6-12.htm" title="And God looked on the earth, and, behold, it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted his way on the earth.">Genesis 6:12</a>) identified with the angels. <a href="/commentaries/luke/20-36.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>In fact, γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. they can δύνανται (dynantai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1410.htm">Strong's 1410: </a> (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible. no οὐδὲ (oude) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3761.htm">Strong's 3761: </a> Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even. longer ἔτι (eti) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_2089.htm">Strong's 2089: </a> (a) of time: still, yet, even now, (b) of degree: even, further, more, in addition. Perhaps akin to etos; 'yet, ' still. die, ἀποθανεῖν (apothanein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_599.htm">Strong's 599: </a> To be dying, be about to die, wither, decay. From apo and thnesko; to die off. because γάρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. they are εἰσιν (eisin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. like [the] angels. ἰσάγγελοι (isangeloi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2465.htm">Strong's 2465: </a> Equal to or like the angels. From isos and aggelos; like an angel, i.e. Angelic. And καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. since they are ὄντες (ontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. sons υἱοὶ (huioi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5207.htm">Strong's 5207: </a> A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. of the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. resurrection, ἀναστάσεως (anastaseōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_386.htm">Strong's 386: </a> A rising again, resurrection. From anistemi; a standing up again, i.e. a resurrection from death (its author), or a recovery. they are εἰσιν (eisin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. sons υἱοί (huioi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5207.htm">Strong's 5207: </a> A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. of God. Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/20-36.htm">Luke 20:36 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/20-36.htm">Luke 20:36 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/20-36.htm">Luke 20:36 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/20-36.htm">Luke 20:36 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/20-36.htm">Luke 20:36 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/20-36.htm">Luke 20:36 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/20-36.htm">Luke 20:36 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/20-36.htm">Luke 20:36 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/20-36.htm">Luke 20:36 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/20-36.htm">Luke 20:36 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/20-36.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 20:36 For they can't die any more (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/20-35.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 20:35"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 20:35" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/20-37.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 20:37"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 20:37" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>