Luke 20:38

“For he is not a God of the dead, but of the living: for all live unto him.”

"For he is not a God of the dead, but of the living: for all live unto him." - Luke 20:38
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What does Luke 20:38 mean?

Luke 20:38 (KJV) "For he is not a God of the dead, but of the living: for all live unto him." This verse comes from a passage in the New Testament where Jesus is responding to the Sadducees, a Jewish religious sect, who did not believe in the resurrection of the dead. The…

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Embracing the God of the Living

In the vast tapestry of biblical truth, Luke 20:38 stands out with a profound declaration: "For he is not a God of the dead, but of the living: for all live unto him." This verse, nestled within the teachings of Jesus during His confrontations with the Sadducees, underscores a…

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A Prayer of Life and Resurrection

Heavenly Father, merciful and gracious God, we come before You today with hearts full of awe and gratitude. As we dwell upon the profound truth contained in the words of Luke 20:38, we acknowledge that You are indeed not a God of the dead, but of the living. All live unto You, O…

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Luke 23:38 - "And a superscription also was written over him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS."
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Luke 10:38 - "¶ Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house."