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Matthew 22:30

What does Matthew 22:30 mean?

A plain-English look at Matthew 22:30 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Matthew 22:30 means

Jesus clarifies the nature of resurrected life, explaining that in the resurrection, people 'neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as angels in heaven.' This revolutionary statement reveals that the relationships and physical functions of earthly life, including marriage, do not continue in the same manner in the glorified state. The phrase 'as angels in heaven' implies an immortal, non-procreative existence, free from the constraints and needs of physical bodies and earthly institutions, correcting the Sadducees' flawed assumptions.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as angels in heaven.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as angels in heaven.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

For when they come back from the dead there are no husbands and wives, but they are as the angels in heaven.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

for in the rising again they do not marry, nor are they given in marriage, but are as messengers of God in heaven.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

For in the resurrection they shall neither marry nor be married, but shall be as the angels of God in heaven.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are as angels ofGod in heaven.

Context

This verse provides Jesus' direct corrective explanation regarding the nature of the resurrected state, directly addressing the Sadducees' erroneous marital scenario. By stating that there is no marriage in heaven, Jesus dismantles their primary argument against the resurrection. This explanation directly precedes His scriptural proof for the resurrection itself, further solidifying His teaching.

v.29But Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God.

v.30This passage

v.31But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying,

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • John 5:28

    Marvel not at this: for the hour cometh, in which all that are in the tombs shall hear his voice,

  • 1 Corinthians 7:29

    But this I say, brethren, the time is shortened, that henceforth both those that have wives may be as though they had none;

  • Luke 20:34

    And Jesus said unto them, The sons of this world marry, and are given in marriage:

  • Mark 12:24

    Jesus said unto them, Is it not for this cause that ye err, that ye know not the scriptures, nor the power of God?

  • Matthew 24:38

    For as in those days which were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered into the ark,

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