Matthew 22:28 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

So here's the question: when everyone comes back to life in the resurrection, whose wife is she going to be? I mean, all seven brothers were married to her at some point.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

They're basically asking Jesus to solve the ultimate awkward family reunion situation.

📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?

The Gospel of Matthew was likely written by a Jewish Christian, traditionally Matthew, for a Jewish Christian audience around 80-90 CE. It addresses a challenge from the Sadducees, who questioned Jesus about the resurrection and marriage in the afterlife to discredit his teachings.

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