Matthew 22:27

The Sadducees and the Resurrection · Matthew 22:23–33
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Translations

Modern
And last of all, the woman died.
Traditional
And last of all the woman died also.
Literal
And last of all, the woman died.
Latin
Novissime autem omnium et mulier defuncta est.

Original

Greek
English
And last of all, the woman died.

Notes

The resurrection was an important topic in the time of Jesus. But the people only asked about it to try and trap him.

This section focuses on how Jewish leaders challenged the authority of Jesus. Each time, the wisdom of Jesus revealed their lack of spiritual understanding. These debates also revealed the status of Jesus as the Messiah and the consequences of rejecting him. Sadly, the leaders became more resistant with each encounter and plotted to kill Jesus (Matthew 21:23, 46; 22:15–17, 23, 34, 41).

Theme notes and profiles

The Sadducees

Events

Parallels

Mark 12:18–27 Luke 20:27–40

Glossary

Gospel of Matthew Inheritance Jesus Christ Sadducees

Topics

Craftiness: Jews, in Seeking to Entangle the Master Jesus, the Christ: Tested by the Sadducees Concerning the Resurrection of the Dead (In Jerusalem) Resurrection: General Scriptures Concerning Sadducees: Reject the Doctrine of the Resurrection The First Born: Privileges of in Case of Death the Next Brother to Raise up Seed To The Sadducees: Christ: Vindicated the Resurrection Against