Matthew 22:29 bbe — But Jesus said to them in answer, You are in error, not having knowledge of the Writings, or of the power of God.

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"But Jesus said to them in answer, You are in error, not having knowledge of the Writings, or of the power of God."

— Matthew 22:29, Bible in Basic English

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Matthew 22 — Context

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In the same way the second and the third, up to the seventh.

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And last of all the woman came to her end.

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When they come back from the dead, then, whose wife will she be of the seven? because they all had her.

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But Jesus said to them in answer, You are in error, not having knowledge of the Writings, or of the power of God.

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For when they come back from the dead there are no husbands and wives, but they are as the angels in heaven.

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But about the dead coming back to life, have you no knowledge of what was said to you by God in the Writings:

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I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? God is not the God of the dead but of the living.

Matthew 22:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 22:29 say?
Matthew 22:29 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But Jesus said to them in answer, You are in error, not having knowledge of the Writings, or of the power of God.”
Where is Matthew 22:29 in the Bible?
Matthew 22:29 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 22, verse 29.
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 22:29.
What translation should I read Matthew 22:29 in?
Matthew 22:29 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 Matthew 22:29?
Matthew 22:29 reads (BBE): “But Jesus said to them in answer, You are in error, not having knowledge of the Writings, or of the power of God.” 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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