Matthew 22:28 nasb — "In the resurrection, therefore, whose wife of the seven will she be? For they all had married her."

NASB

""In the resurrection, therefore, whose wife of the seven will she be? For they all had married her.""

— Matthew 22:28, NASB

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Matthew 22 — Context

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"Now there were seven brothers with us; and the first married and died, and having no children left his wife to his brother;

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

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"Last of all, the woman died.

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"In the resurrection, therefore, whose wife of the seven will she be? For they all had married her."

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But Jesus answered and said to them, "You are mistaken, not understanding the Scriptures nor the power of God.

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"For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels in heaven.

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"But regarding the resurrection of the dead, have you not read what was spoken to you by God:

Matthew 22:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 22:28 say?
Matthew 22:28 in the NASB reads: “"In the resurrection, therefore, whose wife of the seven will she be? For they all had married her."”
Where is Matthew 22:28 in the Bible?
Matthew 22:28 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 22, verse 28.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 22:28.
What translation should I read Matthew 22:28 in?
Matthew 22:28 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 Matthew 22:28?
Matthew 22:28 reads (NASB): “"In the resurrection, therefore, whose wife of the seven will she be? For they all had married her."” 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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