Luke 20:34 asv — And Jesus said unto them, The sons of this world marry, and are given in marriage:

American Standard Version

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

— Luke 20:34, American Standard Version

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Luke 20 — Context

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and the third took her; and likewise the seven also left no children, and died.

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Afterward the woman also died.

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In the resurrection therefore whose wife of them shall she be? for the seven had her to wife.

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

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

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for neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the angels; and are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection.

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But that the dead are raised, even Moses showed, in the place concerning the Bush, when he calleth the Lord the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.

Luke 20:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 20:34 say?
Luke 20:34 in the American Standard Version reads: “And Jesus said unto them, The sons of this world marry, and are given in marriage: ”
Where is Luke 20:34 in the Bible?
Luke 20:34 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 20, verse 34.
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 20:34.
What translation should I read Luke 20:34 in?
Luke 20:34 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 20:34?
Luke 20:34 reads (ASV): “And Jesus said unto them, The sons of this world marry, and are given in marriage: ” 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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