Matthew 22:30 kjva — For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven.

King James Version with Apocrypha

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

— Matthew 22:30, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Matthew 22 — Context

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And last of all the woman died also.

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Therefore in the resurrection whose wife shall she be of the seven? for they all had her.

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Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing 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 as the angels of God in heaven.

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But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying,

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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.

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And when the multitude heard this, they were astonished at his doctrine.

Matthew 22:30 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 22:30 say?
Matthew 22:30 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven.”
Where is Matthew 22:30 in the Bible?
Matthew 22:30 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 22, verse 30.
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 22:30.
What translation should I read Matthew 22:30 in?
Matthew 22:30 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 22:30?
Matthew 22:30 reads (KJVA): “For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven.” 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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