Luke 20:30

²⁹Now there were seven brothers. The first one married a wife, but died childless. ³⁰Then the second³¹and the third married the widow, and in the same way all seven died, leaving no children.

Summary

In Luke 20:30, Jesus addresses the concept of marriage in the afterlife when questioned by the Sadducees. He explains that those who are considered worthy to attain to that age and to the resurrection from the dead will neither marry nor be given in marriage. This verse highlights the eternal nature of the resurrection and the transformed state of believers in the presence of God. Jesus' response challenges earthly perspectives on relationships and emphasizes the ultimate focus on spiritual union with God in the life to come.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And Jesus answering, said unto them,.... After he had observed that their error arose from ignorance of the Scriptures, and the power of God: the children of this world marry, and are given in marriage that is, such who live in this world, in the present mortal and imperfect state, being mortal men, and die, and leave their estates and possessions: these marry, and have wives given them in marriage; and it is very right, and fit, that so it should be, in order to keep up a succession of men, and that they may have heirs to enjoy their substance when they are gone.

Luke 20:30

The Sadducees and the Resurrection

²⁹Now there were seven brothers. The first one married a wife, but died childless. ³⁰Then the second³¹and the third married the widow, and in the same way all seven died, leaving no children.