Luke 20:38

Contemporary English Version 1995

So the Lord isn't the God of the dead, but of the living. This means that everyone is alive as far as God is concerned.

Cross References

John 14:19

In a little while the people of this world won't be able to see me, but you will see me. And because I live, you will live.

2 Corinthians 13:4

Although he was weak when he was nailed to the cross, he now lives by the power of God. We are weak, just as Christ was. But you will see that we will live by the power of God, just as Christ does.

2 Corinthians 6:16

Do idols belong in the temple of God? We are the temple of the living God, as God himself says, “I will live with these people and walk among them. I will be their God, and they will be my people.”

Revelation 22:1

The angel showed me a river that was crystal clear, and its waters gave life. The river came from the throne where God and the Lamb were seated.

Hebrews 11:16

But they were looking forward to a better home in heaven. This is why God wasn't ashamed for them to call him their God. He even built a city for them.

John 6:57

The living Father sent me, and I have life because of him. Now everyone who eats my flesh will live because of me.

Matthew 22:32

“I am the God worshiped by Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.” He isn't the God of the dead, but of the living.

Mark 12:27

He isn't the God of the dead, but of the living. You Sadducees are all wrong.

Luke 20:39

Some of the teachers of the Law of Moses said, “Teacher, you have given a good answer!”