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In this respect they will be like the angels in heaven. <a href="/esv/matthew/22.htm">English Standard Version</a> For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels in heaven. <a href="/bsb/matthew/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> In the resurrection, people will neither marry nor be given in marriage. Instead, they will be like the angels in heaven. <a href="/blb/matthew/22.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For in the resurrection, neither do they marry, nor are given in marriage, but they are like angels in heaven. <a href="/kjv/matthew/22.htm">King James Bible</a> For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/22.htm">New King James Version</a> For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels of God in heaven. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels in heaven. <a href="/nasb/matthew/22.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels in heaven. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are like angels in heaven. <a href="/lsb/matthew/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels in heaven. <a href="/amp/matthew/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For in the resurrection neither do men marry nor are women given in marriage, but they are like angels in heaven [who do not marry nor produce children]. <a href="/csb/matthew/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage but are like angels in heaven. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage but are like angels in heaven. <a href="/asv/matthew/22.htm">American Standard Version</a> For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as angels in heaven. <a href="/cev/matthew/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When God raises people to life, they won't marry. They will be like the angels in heaven. <a href="/erv/matthew/22.htm">English Revised Version</a> For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as angels in heaven. <a href="/gwt/matthew/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When people come back to life, they don't marry. Rather, they are like the angels in heaven. <a href="/gnt/matthew/22.htm">Good News Translation</a> For when the dead rise to life, they will be like the angels in heaven and will not marry. <a href="/isv/matthew/22.htm">International Standard Version</a> because in the resurrection, people neither marry nor are given in marriage but are like the angels in heaven. <a href="/msb/matthew/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> In the resurrection, people will neither marry nor be given in marriage. Instead, they will be like the angels of God in heaven. <a href="/net/matthew/22.htm">NET Bible</a> For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels in heaven. <a href="/nheb/matthew/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are like the angels in heaven. <a href="/wbt/matthew/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven. <a href="/wey/matthew/22.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For in the Resurrection, men neither marry nor are women given in marriage, but they are like angels in Heaven. <a href="/web/matthew/22.htm">World English Bible</a> For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like God’s angels in heaven. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> for in the resurrection they do not marry, nor are they given in marriage, but are as messengers of God in Heaven. <a href="/blb/matthew/22.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For in the resurrection, neither do they marry, nor are given in marriage, but they are like angels in heaven. <a href="/ylt/matthew/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for in the rising again they do not marry, nor are they given in marriage, but are as messengers of God in heaven. <a href="/slt/matthew/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For in the rising up they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the messengers of God in heaven.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For in the resurrection they shall neither marry nor be married; but shall be as the angels of God in heaven. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For in the resurrection, they shall neither marry, nor be given in marriage. Instead, they shall be like the Angels of God in heaven. <a href="/nabre/matthew/22.htm">New American Bible</a> At the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage but are like the angels in heaven. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels in heaven.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For at the resurrection of the dead, they neither marry women, nor are women given to men in marriage, but they are like the angels of God in heaven. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/22.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> For in the resurrection of the dead, they do not take wives, neither do men have wives, but they are like the Angels of God in Heaven.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/22.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven. <a href="/godbey/matthew/22.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but they are as angels of God in heaven:<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/22.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> For at the resurrection, they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven. <a href="/mace/matthew/22.htm">Mace New Testament</a> for in the other life after this, there will be no such thing as marriage; but they will be as the angels of God in heaven. <a href="/wey/matthew/22.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For in the Resurrection, men neither marry nor are women given in marriage, but they are like angels in Heaven. <a href="/worrell/matthew/22.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>for in the resurrection, they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as angels in Heaven.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/22.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>for in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage; but are as the angels of God in heaven.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/matthew/22-30.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/hriiyJYqzvc?start=6589" 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/matthew/22.htm">The Sadducees and the Resurrection</a> …29Jesus answered, “You are mistaken because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God. 30<a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason."></a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">In</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/386.htm" title="386: anastasei (N-DFS) -- 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/3777.htm" title="3777: oute (Conj) -- And not, neither, nor. From ou and te; not too, i.e. Neither or nor; by analogy, not even."></a> <a href="/greek/1060.htm" title="1060: gamousin (V-PIA-3P) -- To marry, used of either sex. From gamos; to wed.">people will neither marry</a> <a href="/greek/3777.htm" title="3777: oute (Conj) -- And not, neither, nor. From ou and te; not too, i.e. Neither or nor; by analogy, not even.">nor</a> <a href="/greek/1061.htm" title="1061: gamizontai (V-PIM/P-3P) -- To give in marriage. From gamos; to espouse.">be given in marriage.</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: all’ (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">Instead,</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 will be</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">like</a> <a href="/greek/32.htm" title="32: angeloi (N-NMP) -- From aggello; a messenger; especially an angel; by implication, a pastor.">the angels</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3772.htm" title="3772: ouranō (N-DMS) -- Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel.">heaven.</a> 31But concerning the resurrection of the dead, have you not read what God said to you:…<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="/luke/20-34.htm">Luke 20:34-36</a> Jesus answered, “The sons of this age marry and are given in marriage. / But 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. / 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="/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="/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/3-20.htm">Philippians 3:20-21</a> But our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, / 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="/romans/8-29.htm">Romans 8:29</a> For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers. <a href="/1_corinthians/6-14.htm">1 Corinthians 6:14</a> By His power God raised the Lord from the dead, and He will raise us also. <a href="/2_corinthians/5-1.htm">2 Corinthians 5:1-4</a> For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is dismantled, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands. / For in this tent we groan, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling, / because when we are clothed, we will not be found naked. ... <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="/genesis/1-27.htm">Genesis 1:27</a> 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/2-24.htm">Genesis 2:24</a> For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh. <a href="/isaiah/65-17.htm">Isaiah 65:17-25</a> For behold, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind. / But be glad and rejoice forever in what I create; for I will create Jerusalem to be a joy and its people to be a delight. / I will rejoice in Jerusalem and take delight in My people. The sounds of weeping and crying will no longer be heard in her. ... <a href="/daniel/12-2.htm">Daniel 12:2-3</a> And many who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake, some to everlasting life, but others to shame and everlasting contempt. / Then the wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever and ever. <a href="/job/19-25.htm">Job 19:25-27</a> But I know that my Redeemer lives, and in the end He will stand upon the earth. / Even after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God. / I will see Him for myself; my eyes will behold Him, and not as a stranger. How my heart yearns within me!</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven.in the.<a href="/mark/12-24.htm">Mark 12:24,25</a> And Jesus answering said unto them, Do ye not therefore err, because ye know not the scriptures, neither the power of God? … <a href="/luke/20-34.htm">Luke 20:34-36</a> And Jesus answering said unto them, The children of this world marry, and are given in marriage: … <a href="/john/5-28.htm">John 5:28,29</a> Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, … as.<a href="/matthew/13-43.htm">Matthew 13:43</a> Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.<a href="/matthew/18-10.htm">Matthew 18:10</a> Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.<a href="/psalms/103-20.htm">Psalm 103:20</a> Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/18-10.htm">Angels</a> <a href="/matthew/22-28.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/matthew/22-21.htm">God's</a> <a href="/matthew/22-2.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/amos/4-1.htm">Husbands</a> <a href="/matthew/22-9.htm">Marriage</a> <a href="/matthew/22-24.htm">Marry</a> <a href="/matthew/18-10.htm">Messengers</a> <a href="/matthew/22-28.htm">Resurrection</a> <a href="/matthew/22-28.htm">Rising</a> <a href="/matthew/19-8.htm">Wives</a> <a href="/matthew/21-32.htm">Women</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/24-31.htm">Angels</a> <a href="/matthew/22-31.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/matthew/23-22.htm">God's</a> <a href="/matthew/23-9.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/john/4-18.htm">Husbands</a> <a href="/matthew/24-38.htm">Marriage</a> <a href="/mark/10-11.htm">Marry</a> <a href="/matthew/24-36.htm">Messengers</a> <a href="/matthew/22-31.htm">Resurrection</a> <a href="/matthew/22-31.htm">Rising</a> <a href="/matthew/24-38.htm">Wives</a> <a href="/matthew/24-19.htm">Women</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 22</div>1. <a href="/matthew/22-1.htm">The parable of the marriage of the king's son.</a> 9. <a href="/matthew/22-9.htm">The vocation of the Gentiles.</a> 12. <a href="/matthew/22-12.htm">The punishment of him who lacked a wedding garment.</a> 15. <a href="/matthew/22-15.htm">Tribute ought to be paid to Caesar.</a> 23. <a href="/matthew/22-23.htm">Jesus confutes the Sadducees for the resurrection;</a> 34. <a href="/matthew/22-34.htm">answers which is the first and great commandment;</a> 41. <a href="/matthew/22-41.htm">and puzzles the Pharisees by a question about the Messiah.</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/22.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/22.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>In the resurrection This phrase refers to the future event when the dead will be raised to life. The concept of resurrection is central to Christian eschatology and is affirmed throughout the New Testament (e.g., <a href="/1_corinthians/15-12.htm">1 Corinthians 15:12-22</a>). The resurrection is a time when believers will receive glorified bodies, as described in <a href="/philippians/3-21.htm">Philippians 3:21</a>. This belief is rooted in Jewish tradition, particularly among the Pharisees, who contrasted with the Sadducees, who denied the resurrection (<a href="/acts/23-8.htm">Acts 23:8</a>).people will neither marry nor be given in marriage In the context of the resurrection, earthly institutions such as marriage will no longer apply. This reflects a transformation of relationships in the eternal state, where the need for procreation and earthly family structures is transcended. The cultural context of Jesus' time placed significant importance on marriage for social and economic stability, as well as for the continuation of family lineage. However, in the resurrection, the focus shifts to a direct relationship with God, as seen in <a href="/revelation/21-3.htm">Revelation 21:3-4</a>, where God dwells with His people.Instead, they will be like the angels in heaven This comparison to angels highlights the spiritual nature of resurrected life. Angels, as spiritual beings, do not marry or reproduce, emphasizing the idea that resurrected life is fundamentally different from earthly existence. This does not imply that humans become angels, but rather that they share in the immortality and spiritual focus of angels. The reference to angels also serves to counter the Sadducees' disbelief in both angels and the resurrection (<a href="/acts/23-8.htm">Acts 23:8</a>), affirming the reality of both. Theologically, this points to a restored relationship with God, akin to the pre-fall state of humanity, where the primary focus is on worship and communion with God, as seen in passages like <a href="/hebrews/12-22.htm">Hebrews 12:22-23</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker of this verse, responding to a question posed by the Sadducees about the resurrection. 2. <a href="/topical/s/sadducees.htm">Sadducees</a> A Jewish sect that denied the resurrection, who questioned Jesus to challenge His teachings. 3. <a href="/topical/r/resurrection.htm">Resurrection</a> The event or state of being raised from the dead, central to Christian eschatology. 4. <a href="/topical/a/angels.htm">Angels</a> Spiritual beings created by God, who do not marry or reproduce, serving as a comparison for the resurrected state. 5. <a href="/topical/h/heaven.htm">Heaven</a> The dwelling place of God and the angels, representing the eternal state of believers after resurrection.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_the_nature_of_the_resurrection.htm">Understanding the Nature of the Resurrection</a> The resurrection transforms our earthly existence into a heavenly one, where earthly institutions like marriage are no longer necessary. <a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a> Believers are called to focus on eternal realities rather than temporal concerns, aligning their lives with the values of the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_marriage.htm">The Role of Marriage</a> Marriage is a sacred institution for this life, reflecting God's design for companionship and procreation, but it is not part of the eternal state. <a href="/topical/l/living_as_citizens_of_heaven.htm">Living as Citizens of Heaven</a> Christians are encouraged to live with the mindset of their heavenly citizenship, prioritizing spiritual growth and eternal relationships. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_the_resurrection.htm">Hope in the Resurrection</a> The promise of resurrection offers hope and assurance of a future life with God, free from earthly limitations and sorrows.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 22</a> <a href="/q/are_they_like_god's_angels_in_heaven.htm">Are they like God's angels in heaven?</a> <a href="/q/what_embodies_the_essence_of_power.htm">Are they like God's angels in heaven?</a> <a href="/q/is_there_sex_in_heaven.htm">Is there sex in heaven?</a> <a href="/q/is_there_gender_in_heaven.htm">Is there gender in heaven?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/22.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(30) They neither marry, nor are given in marriage.--In St. Luke's report (<a href="/context/luke/20-34.htm" title="And Jesus answering said to them, The children of this world marry, and are given in marriage:">Luke 20:34-35</a>) our Lord emphasises the contrast in this respect between the children of this world and the children of the resurrection. His words teach absolutely the absence from the resurrection life of the definite relations on which marriage rests in this, and they suggest an answer to the yearning questions which rise up in our minds as we ponder on the things behind the veil. Will there, we ask, be no continuance there of the holiest of the ties of earth? Will the husband and the wife, who have loved each other until death parted them, be no more to each other than any others who are counted worthy to obtain that life? Will there be no individual recognition, no continuance of the love founded upon the memories of the past? The answer to all such questionings is found in dwelling on the "power of God." The old relations may subsist under new conditions. Things that are incompatible here may there be found to co-exist. The saintly wife of two saintly husbands may love both with an angelic, and therefore a pure and unimpaired affection. The contrast between our Lord's teaching and the sensual paradise of Mahomet, or Swedenborg's dream of the marriage state perpetuated under its earthly conditions, is so obvious as hardly to call for notice.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 30. - For. The Lord proceeds first to show the power of God as displayed in the resurrection. The Sadducees would limit and control this power by conceiving that it could not change the qualities of the body or alter the conditions and relations of the human consciousness. In the resurrection (see on ver. 28). Marry; as men. Are given in marriage; as women. Marriage is an earthly relationship, and can have no place in a spiritual condition. All that is of the earth, all that is carnal and gross, all human passions, all that is connected with sin and corruption, shall pass away. The risen life is no mere reproduction of the present, but a regeneration, new life added to the old, with new powers, acting under new laws, ranged in a new community. On earth men are mortal, and marriage is necessary to perpetuate the race; no such necessity obtains in the other life, where men are immortal. As an old Father says, "Where the law of death is abolished, the cause of birth is abolished likewise." Are as the angels of God in heaven; i.e. as the angels who dwell in heaven. The words, τοῦ Θεοῦ, of God, are omitted by some manuscripts and editors. The Vulgate has, angeli Dei in coelo. Thus Christ, in opposition to the Saddueces' creed, admits the existence of angels. Glorified men are like the angels in these characteristics especially. They are immortal, no longer subject to human wants, passions, failings, or temptations; they serve God perfectly without weariness or distraction; they have no conflict between flesh and spirit, between the old nature and the new; their life is peaceful, harmonious, satisfying. Our Lord says nothing here concerning mutual recognition in the future state; nothing about the continuance of those tender relations which he sanctions and blesses on earth, and in the absence of which we cannot imagine perfect happiness existing. Analogy supplies some answer to such questions, but they are foreign to Christ's statement, and need not be here discussed. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/22-30.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>In ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῇ (tē) Article - Dative 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, ἀναστάσει (anastasei) Noun - Dative 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. [people] will neither marry γαμοῦσιν (gamousin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1060.htm">Strong's 1060: </a> To marry, used of either sex. From gamos; to wed. nor οὔτε (oute) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3777.htm">Strong's 3777: </a> And not, neither, nor. From ou and te; not too, i.e. Neither or nor; by analogy, not even. be given in marriage. γαμίζονται (gamizontai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1061.htm">Strong's 1061: </a> To give in marriage. From gamos; to espouse. Instead, ἀλλ’ (all’) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. they will be 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 ὡς (hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. [the] angels ἄγγελοι (angeloi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_32.htm">Strong's 32: </a> From aggello; a messenger; especially an 'angel'; by implication, a pastor. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. heaven. οὐρανῷ (ouranō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3772.htm">Strong's 3772: </a> Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/22-30.htm">Matthew 22:30 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/matthew/22-30.htm">Matthew 22:30 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/matthew/22-30.htm">Matthew 22:30 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/matthew/22-30.htm">Matthew 22:30 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/matthew/22-30.htm">Matthew 22:30 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/22-30.htm">Matthew 22:30 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/22-30.htm">Matthew 22:30 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/22-30.htm">Matthew 22:30 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/22-30.htm">Matthew 22:30 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/matthew/22-30.htm">Matthew 22:30 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/matthew/22-30.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 22:30 For in the resurrection they neither marry (Matt. 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