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NASB | Mark 12:25 "For when they rise from the dead, they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels in heaven. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Mark 12:25 "For when they rise from the dead, they do not marry nor are they given in marriage, but are like angels in heaven. |
Bible Question:
Matthew 22:30 For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels in heaven. Mark 12:25 For when they rise from the dead, they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels in heaven. Luke 20:35 but those who are considered worthy to attain to that age and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry nor are given in marriage. Jesus says that after resurrection, nobody marries. Is that because we, male or female, are the bride of Jesus and all of us already have a husband, Jesus, so it doesn't make sense for us to marry anyone else (of course, including sex with any human)? Relationships with the Lord will replace those with a human spouse. We desire to be resurrected (or raptured), unite with Jesus, reign with Him, and spend eternity with Him, but it appears we are very much ignorant of the life in the Kingdom of God that comes with our resurrection. A major reason might be the Bible is silent about it, but we focus too much on the earthly life issues. Anyhow, it looks very sure that there will be wonders after wonders in the Kingdom of God because the life there is very much different from that now and that we will be so excited and busy to learn about and enjoy every of them. |
Bible Answer: Hi, professor... This is one of those metaphor things again. Marriage pictures Christ's relationship with His church. Indeed, much of the West's approach to very aspects of marriage arise out of understanding that picture. Nonetheless, the church is not a literal bride nor is Christ a literal groom. Remember that Scripture uses other metaphors for the church: The church is described to be the Body of Christ -- but the church as His literal body; the church is described as His flock -- but the church are not literal sheep nor is Christ a literal shepherd; the church is described as His Temple of which we are stones and which He is the corner stone -- but the church is not a literal temple, nor are we literal blocks, nor is Christ a literal block. Etc. Etc. All of these metaphors help describe the church and its relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. Metaphors, similes, analogies, etc. are used throughout the Bible to help us understand. Language has its limits -- but if we take figures of speech literally, we quickly run amok. Think about ways in which you describe business. There are all kinds of metaphors; e.g., military, athletics, etc. -- But businesses are not really armies or football players. Meanwhile, you might want to look into topics such as the "the interim state" and "glorification." The fact of the matter is, we are not given a complete picture of what we shall be (1 John 3:2-3). As the apostle says, in our current condition, we just can't fathom it. Are you sure you wouldn't like that book I offered you? Free is good... and it isn't denominational in any way. In Him, Doc |