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Now he is not the God of the dead, but of the living, for all are alive to him."
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Life is Defined by God
Commentators explain that the phrase 'all live unto him' redefines life itself. True, eternal life is not merely physical existence but a continuing relationship with God. Because God identifies as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, He affirms that they are still in a living relationship with Him, even after their physical death.
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Luke
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19th Century
Anglican
For all live unto him.—St. Luke alone adds the words. They are of value as developing the meaning of those that precede t…
16th Century
Protestant
For all live to him. This mode of expression is employed in various senses in Scripture; but here it means that believers, after they have…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For he is not a God of the dead, but of the living (See Gill on Matthew 22:32) for all live unt…
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Presbyterian
It is common for those who intend to undermine any truth of God to load it with difficulties. But we wrong ourselves, and wrong the truth of Christ…
