Authority Questioned
And last of all, the woman died. Luke 20:32 · Berean Standard Bible
Finally, the woman dies too. Now all of them — seven brothers and the wife — are gone.
All the pieces are in place. The Sadducees have been patient, building their case. Now comes the question they've been saving.
The Sadducees note the final death in their scenario.
Eight deaths, one question. The Sadducees are ready to deliver what they think is the knockout punch.
Finally, the woman herself dies, completing the scenario. All parties are now deceased, setting the stage for the resurrection question.
The woman's death is the final element needed to pose the resurrection question. All eight people are now dead, creating the conditions for the hypothetical afterlife dilemma.
The Sadducees note the woman's death, completing all elements needed for their question.
With the woman's death, everyone in the scenario is now dead. The stage is set for the question the Sadducees have been building toward.
30Then the second
31and the third married the widow, and in the same way all seven died, leaving no children.
32And last of all, the woman died.
33So then, in the resurrection, whose wife will she be? For all seven were married to her.”
34Jesus answered, “The sons of this age marry and are given in marriage.
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