Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 22:30
30. For He first corrects their first error, namely, regarding human relationships in a future world. In the resurrection In the resurrection state. Neither marry Spoken of males. Given in marriage Spoken of females. Our sexual relations cease with the present state. As the angels Not that they are angels; as some imagine that angels are truly glorified saints. But they are as free from corporeal propensities as the angels. Birth and death, food and digestion: planting and... read more
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 22:15-46
§ 115. PHARISEES, HERODIANS, SADDUCEES, AND A SCRIBE QUESTION JESUS. JESUS QUESTIONS THE PHARISEES, Matthew 22:15-46. The Pharisees had now, in answer to their question as to his authority, (Matthew 21:23,) listened to some three home-coming and searching parables. They now resort to allies for aid. First, they bring up the HERODIANS, who retire from the encounter silenced, Matthew 22:16-22. Then come up the SADDUCEES, who retire in similar defeat, Matthew 22:23-33. Then from a group of the... read more