Luke 20:32

³¹and the third married the widow, and in the same way all seven died, leaving no children.³²And last of all, the woman died.³³So then, in the resurrection, whose wife will she be? For all seven were married to her.”

Summary

In Luke 20:32, Jesus responds to the Sadducees who question Him about the concept of resurrection by referencing the account of Moses and the burning bush. He affirms the reality of resurrection by pointing to God's declaration to Moses that He is the God of the living, not the dead. Jesus' response showcases His wisdom and authority, revealing the Sadducees' lack of understanding of Scripture and the power of God. This interaction underscores the truth of resurrection and the eternal nature of life in God's kingdom.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Neither can they die any more,.... Therefore there will be no need of marrying to procreate children, to keep up a succession of men, any more than there is among the angels: for they are equal unto the angels; in spirituality, purity and immortality; See Gill on Mat 22:30. and are the children of God: as they are now by adopting grace; but, as yet, it does not appear as it will then, what they are and will be: being the children of the resurrection; as Christ was declared to be the son of God by his resurrection, so will they appear to be the children of God by their resurrection to eternal life; for though others will rise, yet not to everlasting life, and thus appearing to be children of God, they will also be heirs of God, and enjoy the inheritance, which they will always live to possess in their persons; and therefore the case being different with them from the children of the world, they will not marry, nor be given in marriage, as they are.