Luke 20:29 kjva — There were therefore seven brethren: and the first took a wife, and died without children.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"There were therefore seven brethren: and the first took a wife, and died without children."

— Luke 20:29, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Luke 20 — Context

26

And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace.

27

Then came to him certain of the Sadducees, which deny that there is any resurrection; and they asked him,

28

Saying, Master, Moses wrote unto us, If any man’s brother die, having a wife, and he die without children, that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother.

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There were therefore seven brethren: and the first took a wife, and died without children.

30

And the second took her to wife, and he died childless.

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

32

Last of all the woman died also.

Luke 20:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 20:29 say?
Luke 20:29 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “There were therefore seven brethren: and the first took a wife, and died without children.”
Where is Luke 20:29 in the Bible?
Luke 20:29 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 20, verse 29.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 20:29.
What translation should I read Luke 20:29 in?
Luke 20:29 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 20:29?
Luke 20:29 reads (KJVA): “There were therefore seven brethren: and the first took a wife, and died without children.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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