Luke 20:35 nasb — but those who are considered worthy to attain to that age and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry nor are giv…

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

— Luke 20:35, NASB

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Luke 20 — Context

32

"Finally the woman died also.

33

"In the resurrection therefore, which one's wife will she be? For all seven had married her."

34

Jesus said to them, "The sons of this age marry and are given in marriage,

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

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for they cannot even die anymore, because they are like angels, and are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection.

37

"But that the dead are raised, even Moses showed, in the passage about the burning bush, where he calls the Lord THE GOD OF ABRAHAM, AND THE GOD OF ISAAC, AND THE GOD OF JACOB.

38

"Now He is not the God of the dead but of the living; for all live to Him."

Luke 20:35 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 20:35 say?
Luke 20:35 in the NASB reads: “but those who are considered worthy to attain to that age and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry nor are given in marriage;”
Where is Luke 20:35 in the Bible?
Luke 20:35 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 20, verse 35.
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 20:35.
What translation should I read Luke 20:35 in?
Luke 20:35 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 20:35?
Luke 20:35 reads (NASB): “but those who are considered worthy to attain to that age and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry nor 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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