Luke 20:31

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

and the third married the widow, and in the same way all seven died, leaving no children.

American Standard Version (1901)

and the third took her; and likewise the seven also left no children, and died.

Bible in Basic English

And the third took her; and in the same way, all the seven, without having any children, came to their end.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the third took her. And in like manner all the seven, and they left no children, and died.

Free Bible Version

and then the third brother also married her. In the end all seven brothers married her, and then died without having children.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then the third tooke her: and so likewise the seuen dyed, and left no children.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the third took her; and in like manner the seven also: and they left no children, and died.

One Unity Resource Bible

The third took her, and likewise the seven all left no children, and died.

Translation for Translators

Then the third brother married her, but the same thing happened again. All seven brothers, one by one, married that woman, but they had no children, and one by one they died.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The third took her, and likewise the seven also left no children, and died.

Noah Webster Bible

And the third took her; and in like manner the seven also: And they left no children, and died.

World English Bible

The third took her, and likewise the seven all left no children, and died.

Young's Literal Translation

and the third took her, and in like manner also the seven — they left not children, and they died;

Context

The Sadducees and the Resurrection

³⁰Then the second³¹and the third married the widow, and in the same way all seven died, leaving no children.³²And last of all, the woman died.

Summary

In Luke 20:31, Jesus addresses the concept of resurrection by responding to a hypothetical scenario presented by the Sadducees. He refutes their disbelief in the resurrection by pointing out that in the afterlife, relationships will not be the same as they are on earth. Jesus emphasizes the eternal nature of life after death, where believers will be like angels and children of God. This verse underscores the transformative power of resurrection and the hope of a glorious future beyond this earthly life.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world,.... The world to come, eternal life and happiness; not by their own works and merits, but through the blood, sacrifice, and righteousness of the Messiah; and the resurrection from the dead; that is, the first resurrection, the resurrection unto life, which only the dead in Christ will enjoy; otherwise all will be raised: but some to the resurrection of damnation: these neither marry, nor are given in marriage; there will be no need of any such practice, for the reasons that follow.

Luke 20:31

The Sadducees and the Resurrection

³⁰Then the second³¹and the third married the widow, and in the same way all seven died, leaving no children.³²And last of all, the woman died.

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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

and the third married the widow, and in the same way all seven died, leaving no children.

American Standard Version (1901)

and the third took her; and likewise the seven also left no children, and died.

Bible in Basic English

And the third took her; and in the same way, all the seven, without having any children, came to their end.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the third took her. And in like manner all the seven, and they left no children, and died.

Free Bible Version

and then the third brother also married her. In the end all seven brothers married her, and then died without having children.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then the third tooke her: and so likewise the seuen dyed, and left no children.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the third took her; and in like manner the seven also: and they left no children, and died.

One Unity Resource Bible

The third took her, and likewise the seven all left no children, and died.

Translation for Translators

Then the third brother married her, but the same thing happened again. All seven brothers, one by one, married that woman, but they had no children, and one by one they died.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The third took her, and likewise the seven also left no children, and died.

Noah Webster Bible

And the third took her; and in like manner the seven also: And they left no children, and died.

World English Bible

The third took her, and likewise the seven all left no children, and died.

Young's Literal Translation

and the third took her, and in like manner also the seven — they left not children, and they died;