Luke 20:35
New International Version
But those who are considered worthy of taking part in the age to come and in the resurrection from the dead will neither marry nor be given in marriage,

New Living Translation
But in the age to come, those worthy of being raised from the dead will neither marry nor be given in marriage.

English Standard Version
but those who are considered worthy to attain to that age and to the resurrection from the dead neither marry nor are given in marriage,

Berean Standard Bible
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.

Berean Literal Bible
But those having been considered worthy to obtain that which is to the age, and the resurrection which is from the dead, neither marry nor are given in marriage.

King James Bible
But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage:

New King James Version
But those who are counted worthy to attain that age, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry nor are given in marriage;

New American Standard Bible
but those who are considered worthy to attain to that age and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry nor are given in marriage;

NASB 1995
but those who are considered worthy to attain to that age and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry nor are given in marriage;

NASB 1977
but those who are considered worthy to attain to that age and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage;

Legacy Standard Bible
but those who are considered worthy to attain to that age and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry nor are given in marriage.

Amplified Bible
but those who are considered worthy to gain that [other world and that future] age and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry nor are given in marriage;

Christian Standard Bible
But those who are counted worthy to take part in that age and in the resurrection from the dead neither marry nor are given in marriage.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But those who are counted worthy to take part in that age and in the resurrection from the dead neither marry nor are given in marriage.

American Standard Version
but they that are accounted worthy to attain to that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage:

Contemporary English Version
But in the future world no one who is worthy to rise from death will either marry

English Revised Version
but they that are accounted worthy to attain to that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
But people who are considered worthy to come back to life and live in the next world will neither marry

Good News Translation
but the men and women who are worthy to rise from death and live in the age to come will not then marry.

International Standard Version
but those who are considered worthy of a place in that age and in the resurrection from the dead neither marry nor are given in marriage.

Majority Standard Bible
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.

NET Bible
But those who are regarded as worthy to share in that age and in the resurrection from the dead neither marry nor are given in marriage.

New Heart English Bible
But those who are regarded as worthy of a place in that age and the resurrection from the dead neither marry nor are given to someone to marry.

Webster's Bible Translation
But they who shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage.

Weymouth New Testament
But as for those who shall have been deemed worthy to find a place in that other age and in the Resurrection from among the dead, the men do not marry and the women are not given in marriage.

World English Bible
But those who are considered worthy to attain to that age and the resurrection from the dead neither marry nor are given in marriage.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
but those accounted worthy to obtain that age, and the resurrection that is out of the dead, neither marry, nor are they given in marriage;

Berean Literal Bible
But those having been considered worthy to obtain that which is to the age, and the resurrection which is from the dead, neither marry nor are given in marriage.

Young's Literal Translation
but those accounted worthy to obtain that age, and the rising again that is out of the dead, neither marry, nor are they given in marriage;

Smith's Literal Translation
And they having been deemed worthy to obtain that life, and the rising up of the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But they that shall be accounted worthy of that world, and of the resurrection from the dead, shall neither be married, nor take wives.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Yet truly, those who shall be held worthy of that age, and of the resurrection from the dead, will neither be married, nor take wives.

New American Bible
but those who are deemed worthy to attain to the coming age and to the resurrection of the dead neither marry nor are given in marriage.

New Revised Standard Version
but those who are considered worthy of a place in that age and in the resurrection from the dead neither marry nor are given in marriage.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But those who are worthy of the other world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither take women in marriage nor are women given in marriage to men.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But those who are worthy for that world and for the resurrection from among the dead are not taking women, neither are women taking men.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
But those who shall be accounted worthy to attain that age, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage.

Godbey New Testament
but those counted worthy to attain that age and the resurrection, which is from the dead,

Haweis New Testament
but they who are counted worthy to attain to that world, and the resurrection of the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage:

Mace New Testament
but they, who shall be accounted worthy to obtain the resurrection to an eternal life, shall have no concern in marriage, as being immortal:

Weymouth New Testament
But as for those who shall have been deemed worthy to find a place in that other age and in the Resurrection from among the dead, the men do not marry and the women are not given in marriage.

Worrell New Testament
but those accounted worthy to obtain that age, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage;

Worsley New Testament
But they who are counted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Sadducees and the Resurrection
34Jesus answered, “The sons of this age marry and are given in marriage. 35But 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. 36In 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.…

Cross References
Matthew 22:30
In the resurrection, people will neither marry nor be given in marriage. Instead, they will be like the angels in heaven.

Mark 12:25
When the dead rise, they will neither marry nor be given in marriage. Instead, they will be like the angels in heaven.

1 Corinthians 15:42-54
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. ...

Philippians 3:21
who, by the power that enables Him to subject all things to Himself, will transform our lowly bodies to be like His glorious body.

Revelation 21:4
‘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.”

1 John 3:2
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.

Romans 6:5
For if we have been united with Him like this in His death, we will certainly also be united with Him in His resurrection.

1 Corinthians 6:14
By His power God raised the Lord from the dead, and He will raise us also.

2 Corinthians 5:1
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.

John 11:25-26
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies. / And everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?”

Daniel 12:2
And many who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake, some to everlasting life, but others to shame and everlasting contempt.

Isaiah 26:19
Your dead will live; their bodies will rise. Awake and sing, you who dwell in the dust! For your dew is like the dew of the morning, and the earth will bring forth her dead.

Job 19:25-27
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!

Hosea 13:14
I will ransom them from the power of Sheol; I will redeem them from Death. Where, O Death, are your plagues? Where, O Sheol, is your sting? Compassion is hidden from My eyes.

Psalm 17:15
As for me, I will behold Your face in righteousness; when I awake, I will be satisfied in Your presence.


Treasury of Scripture

But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage:

accounted.

Luke 21:36
Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.

Acts 5:41
And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.

2 Thessalonians 1:5
Which is a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God, that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer:

to.

Daniel 12:2,3
And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt…

John 5:29
And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.

Acts 24:15
And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.

neither.

Matthew 22:29
Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God.

Mark 12:24
And Jesus answering said unto them, Do ye not therefore err, because ye know not the scriptures, neither the power of God?

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Luke 20
1. Jesus confirms his authority by a question of John's baptism.
9. The parable of the vineyard.
19. Of giving tribute to Caesar.
27. He instructs the Sadducees, who denied the resurrection.
41. How Jesus is the Son of David.
45. He warns his disciples to beware of the scribes.














But those who are considered worthy
The phrase "considered worthy" comes from the Greek word "καταξιωθέντες" (kataxiōthentes), which implies being deemed deserving or counted worthy. In the context of the New Testament, worthiness is often associated with faithfulness to God and adherence to His commandments. This worthiness is not self-attained but is granted by God's grace through faith in Jesus Christ. Historically, this reflects the Jewish understanding of righteousness, which was seen as a status granted by God to those who lived according to His will.

of taking part in the age to come
The "age to come" refers to the eschatological future, a time anticipated by the Jewish people when God's kingdom would be fully realized. In Greek, "αἰών" (aiōn) signifies an era or age, often with a focus on the eternal nature of God's kingdom. This phrase underscores the Christian hope of eternal life, a central tenet of the faith, where believers will experience the fullness of God's presence and the restoration of all things.

and in the resurrection from the dead
The "resurrection from the dead" is a core doctrine of Christianity, affirming the belief that believers will be raised to eternal life, just as Christ was raised. The Greek word "ἀνάστασις" (anastasis) means a rising up or resurrection. This concept was revolutionary in the Greco-Roman world, where the afterlife was often viewed as a shadowy existence. The resurrection promises a transformed, glorified body, as described in 1 Corinthians 15, and is a testament to God's power over death.

will neither marry nor be given in marriage
In the resurrection, earthly institutions such as marriage will no longer apply. The Greek words "γαμοῦσιν" (gamousin) and "γαμίζονται" (gamizontai) refer to the acts of marrying and being given in marriage, respectively. This teaching highlights the transformed nature of relationships in the eternal state, where the focus will be on the believer's union with Christ. Historically, marriage was a vital social institution for procreation and survival, but in the age to come, the need for such institutions will be transcended by the perfect community of believers with God.

(35) They which shall be accounted worthy.--Another word common to St. Luke and St. Paul (2Thessalonians 1:5), and to them only in the New Testament.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
But
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

those who are
οἱ (hoi)
Article - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

considered worthy
καταξιωθέντες (kataxiōthentes)
Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 2661: To deem (count) worthy. From kata and axioo; to deem entirely deserving.

to share
τυχεῖν (tychein)
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active
Strong's 5177: (a) gen: I obtain, (b) absol: I chance, happen; ordinary, everyday, it may chance, perhaps.

in
ἐκείνου (ekeinou)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 1565: That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed.

the
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

age [to come]
αἰῶνος (aiōnos)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 165: From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

in the
τῆς (tēs)
Article - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

resurrection
ἀναστάσεως (anastaseōs)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 386: A rising again, resurrection. From anistemi; a standing up again, i.e. a resurrection from death (its author), or a recovery.

from
ἐκ (ek)
Preposition
Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.

[the] dead
νεκρῶν (nekrōn)
Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3498: (a) adj: dead, lifeless, subject to death, mortal, (b) noun: a dead body, a corpse. From an apparently primary nekus; dead.

{will} neither
οὔτε (oute)
Conjunction
Strong's 3777: And not, neither, nor. From ou and te; not too, i.e. Neither or nor; by analogy, not even.

marry
γαμοῦσιν (gamousin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1060: To marry, used of either sex. From gamos; to wed.

nor
οὔτε (oute)
Conjunction
Strong's 3777: 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
Strong's 1061: To give in marriage. From gamos; to espouse.


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