Matthew 22:26
New International Version
The same thing happened to the second and third brother, right on down to the seventh.

New Living Translation
But the second brother also died, and the third brother married her. This continued with all seven of them.

English Standard Version
So too the second and third, down to the seventh.

Berean Standard Bible
The same thing happened to the second and third brothers, down to the seventh.

Berean Literal Bible
Likewise also the second, and the third, unto the seventh.

King James Bible
Likewise the second also, and the third, unto the seventh.

New King James Version
Likewise the second also, and the third, even to the seventh.

New American Standard Bible
It was the same also with the second brother, and the third, down to the seventh.

NASB 1995
so also the second, and the third, down to the seventh.

NASB 1977
so also the second, and the third, down to the seventh.

Legacy Standard Bible
so also the second, and the third, down to the seventh.

Amplified Bible
The second also [died childless], and the third, down to the seventh.

Christian Standard Bible
The same thing happened to the second also, and the third, and so on to all seven.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The same happened to the second also, and the third, and so to all seven.

American Standard Version
in like manner the second also, and the third, unto the seventh.

Contemporary English Version
The same thing happened to the second and third brothers and finally to all seven of them.

English Revised Version
in like manner the second also, and the third, unto the seventh.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The second brother also died, as well as the third, and the rest of the seven brothers.

Good News Translation
The same thing happened to the second brother, to the third, and finally to all seven.

International Standard Version
The same thing happened with the second brother, and then the third, and finally with the rest of the brothers.

Majority Standard Bible
The same thing happened to the second and third brothers, down to the seventh.

NET Bible
The second did the same, and the third, down to the seventh.

New Heart English Bible
In like manner the second also, and the third, to the seventh.

Webster's Bible Translation
Likewise the second also, and the third, to the seventh.

Weymouth New Testament
So also did the second and the third, down to the seventh,

World English Bible
In the same way, the second also, and the third, to the seventh.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
in like manner also the second, and the third, to the seventh,

Berean Literal Bible
Likewise also the second, and the third, unto the seventh.

Young's Literal Translation
in like manner also the second, and the third, unto the seventh,

Smith's Literal Translation
And likewise the second, and third, even till the seven.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
In like manner the second, and the third, and so on to the seventh.

Catholic Public Domain Version
similarly with the second, and the third, even to the seventh.

New American Bible
The same happened with the second and the third, through all seven.

New Revised Standard Version
The second did the same, so also the third, down to the seventh.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Likewise the second, also the third, up to the seventh.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Likewise also the second and also the third, even unto the seventh of them.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
In like manner also the second, and the third, to the seventh.

Godbey New Testament
Likewise also, the second, and third, even unto seven.

Haweis New Testament
likewise the second also; then the third; so on to the seven.

Mace New Testament
the same happen'd to the second, and the third, and so on to the seventh.

Weymouth New Testament
So also did the second and the third, down to the seventh,

Worrell New Testament
Likewise also the second, and the third, unto the seventh.

Worsley New Testament
likewise the second also, and the third, even to seven;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Sadducees and the Resurrection
25Now there were seven brothers among us. The first one married and died without having children. So he left his wife to his brother. 26The same thing happened to the second and third brothers, down to the seventh. 27And last of all, the woman died.…

Cross References
Mark 12:20-22
Now there were seven brothers. The first one married and died, leaving no children. / Then the second one married the widow, but he also died and left no children. And the third did likewise. / In this way, none of the seven left any children. And last of all, the woman died.

Luke 20:29-31
Now there were seven brothers. The first one married a wife but died childless. / Then the second / and the third married the widow, and in the same way all seven died, leaving no children.

Deuteronomy 25:5-6
When brothers dwell together and one of them dies without a son, the widow must not marry outside the family. Her husband’s brother is to take her as his wife and fulfill the duty of a brother-in-law for her. / The first son she bears will carry on the name of the dead brother, so that his name will not be blotted out from Israel.

Genesis 38:8
Then Judah said to Onan, “Sleep with your brother’s wife. Perform your duty as her brother-in-law and raise up offspring for your brother.”

Ruth 4:5
Then Boaz said, “On the day you buy the land from Naomi and also from Ruth the Moabitess, you must also acquire the widow of the deceased in order to raise up the name of the deceased on his inheritance.”

Numbers 27:8-11
Furthermore, you shall say to the Israelites, ‘If a man dies and leaves no son, you are to transfer his inheritance to his daughter. / If he has no daughter, give his inheritance to his brothers. / If he has no brothers, give his inheritance to his father’s brothers. ...

1 Corinthians 7:39
A wife is bound to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is free to marry anyone she wishes, as long as he belongs to the Lord.

Romans 7:2-3
For instance, a married woman is bound by law to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is released from the law of marriage. / So then, if she is joined to another man while her husband is still alive, she is called an adulteress; but if her husband dies, she is free from that law and is not an adulteress if she marries another man.

1 Timothy 5:14
So I advise the younger widows to marry, have children, and manage their households, denying the adversary occasion for slander.

1 Corinthians 15:42-44
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.

Hebrews 9:27
Just as man is appointed to die once, and after that to face judgment,

1 Peter 3:7
Husbands, in the same way, treat your wives with consideration as a delicate vessel, and with honor as fellow heirs of the gracious gift of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered.

Ephesians 5:31
“For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.”

Genesis 2:24
For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh.

1 Corinthians 6:16
Or don’t you know that he who unites himself with a prostitute is one with her in body? For it is said, “The two will become one flesh.”


Treasury of Scripture

Likewise the second also, and the third, to the seventh.

seventh.

Matthew 22:26
Likewise the second also, and the third, unto the seventh.

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Matthew 22
1. The parable of the marriage of the king's son.
9. The vocation of the Gentiles.
12. The punishment of him who lacked a wedding garment.
15. Tribute ought to be paid to Caesar.
23. Jesus confutes the Sadducees for the resurrection;
34. answers which is the first and great commandment;
41. and puzzles the Pharisees by a question about the Messiah.














The same thing happened to the second and third brothers, down to the seventh
The same thing happened
This phrase indicates a repetition of events, emphasizing the cyclical nature of the situation being described. In the context of Matthew 22, this refers to the Levirate marriage practice, where a brother is obligated to marry his deceased brother's widow if the brother died without leaving offspring. The Greek word used here, "ὁμοίως" (homoios), suggests a likeness or similarity, underscoring the repetitive nature of the events. This repetition serves to highlight the futility and inevitability of human efforts without divine intervention, a theme often explored in biblical narratives.

to the second and third brothers
The mention of the "second and third brothers" continues the narrative of the Sadducees' hypothetical scenario presented to Jesus. This scenario is rooted in the Jewish law found in Deuteronomy 25:5-10, which outlines the duty of a brother-in-law to marry the widow of his deceased brother. The historical context here is crucial, as it reflects the cultural and legal practices of ancient Israel, where family lineage and inheritance were of utmost importance. The Sadducees, who did not believe in the resurrection, used this scenario to challenge Jesus, attempting to show the absurdity of resurrection in their view.

down to the seventh
The phrase "down to the seventh" completes the sequence of brothers, each marrying the widow in turn. The number seven in biblical literature often symbolizes completeness or perfection. In this context, it may suggest the totality of the brothers' obligation under the law, as well as the exhaustive nature of the Sadducees' argument. Theologically, this could be seen as a reflection on the limitations of human understanding and the need for divine wisdom. The Sadducees' use of this complete number in their question to Jesus is intended to trap Him, yet it ultimately serves to reveal their misunderstanding of God's power and the nature of the resurrection.

Verse 26. - Unto the seventh; ἕως τῶν ἑπτά, unto the seven - to the end of the seven.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
The same thing happened to
ὁμοίως (homoiōs)
Adverb
Strong's 3668: In like manner, similarly, in the same way, equally. Adverb from homoios; similarly.

the
(ho)
Article - Nominative 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.

second
δεύτερος (deuteros)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1208: Second; with the article: in the second place, for the second time. As the compare of duo; second.

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

third [brothers],
τρίτος (tritos)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5154: Third. Ordinal from treis; third; neuter a third part, or a third time, thirdly.

down to
ἕως (heōs)
Preposition
Strong's 2193: A conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until.

the
τῶν (tōn)
Article - Genitive 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.

seventh.
ἑπτά (hepta)
Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 2033: Seven. A primary number; seven.


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