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But concerning the resurrection of the dead, haven`t you read that which was spoken to you by God, saying,
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A Masterful Rebuttal
Commentators note that Jesus masterfully refuted the Sadducees on their own terms. Knowing they primarily revered the first five books of the Old Testament (the Pentateuch), He quoted Exodus 3:6. By stating, "I am the God of Abraham..." long after the patriarchs had died, God revealed they were still alive in a conscious state. This proved life after death from the very scriptures the Sadducees claimed to uphold.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Regarding, etc. That is, in proof that the dead are raised. The passage Jesus quotes is recorded in Exodus 3:6 and Exodus 3:15. This event…
19th Century
Anglican
That which was spoken to you by God—In St. Mark and St. Luke, we find the addition “at the bush,” with the words probably being a …
Baptist
Our Savior now gives these Sadducees further instruction “as touching the resurrection of the dead.” He used the formula He so often emplo…
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Jesus now turns from the power of God to the word of Scripture (cf. v.29). He may have drawn the passage to which he appeals ([Reference Exodus 3:6…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But as touching the resurrection of the dead. In proof of that doctrine, which will greatly serve to confirm and establis…
The doctrines of Christ displeased the unbelieving Sadducees, as well as the Pharisees and Herodians. He carried the great truths of the resurrecti…
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13th Century
Catholic
Here, the second question is presented, and the Evangelist does three things:
