Parallel Verses

International Standard Version

He is not the God of the dead, but of the living, because he considers all people to be alive to him."

New American Standard Bible

Now He is not the God of the dead but of the living; for all live to Him.”

King James Version

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

Holman Bible

He is not God of the dead but of the living, because all are living to Him.”

A Conservative Version

Now he is not God of the dead, but of the living, for all live to him.

American Standard Version

Now he is not the God of the dead, but of the living: for all live unto him.

Amplified

Now He is not the God of the dead, but of the living [so these forefathers will be among the resurrected]; for all live [in a definite relationship] to Him.”

An Understandable Version

So, He is not God to those who are dead, but [He is] God to those who are alive, for to God, all people are alive."

Anderson New Testament

He is not a God of the dead, but of the living; for all live to him.

Bible in Basic English

Now he is not the God of the dead but of the living: for all men are living to him.

Common New Testament

Now he is not the God of the dead but of the living, for all live to him."

Daniel Mace New Testament

for he is not the God of the dead, but of the living. they are all then alive with respect to him.

Darby Translation

but he is not God of the dead but of the living; for all live for him.

Godbey New Testament

He is not the God of the dead but of the living; for all live unto Him.

Goodspeed New Testament

He is not the God of dead men but of living, for all men are alive to him."

John Wesley New Testament

For he is not a God of the dead, but of the living; so that all live to him.

Julia Smith Translation

And he is not God of the dead, but of the living: for all live to him.

King James 2000

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

Lexham Expanded Bible

Now he is not God of the dead, but of the living, for all live to him!"

Modern King James verseion

For He is not God of the dead, but of the living. For all live to Him.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

For he is not the God of the dead, but of them which live. For all live in him."

Moffatt New Testament

God is not a God of dead people but of living, for all live to him."

Montgomery New Testament

"Now he is not the God of the dead, but of the living; for to him all are alive.'

NET Bible

Now he is not God of the dead, but of the living, for all live before him."

New Heart English Bible

Now he is not the God of the dead, but of the living, for all are alive to him."

Noyes New Testament

Now he is not a God of the dead, but of the living; for all live to him.

Sawyer New Testament

But God is not [a God] of the dead, but of the living; for all live to him.

The Emphasized Bible

Now, God, he is not, of the dead, but, of the living, - for, all, unto him, do live.

Thomas Haweis New Testament

Now God is not the God of the dead, but of the living: for all live with him.

Twentieth Century New Testament

Now he is not God of dead men, but of living. For in his sight all are alive."

Webster

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

Weymouth New Testament

He is not a God of dead, but of living men, for to Him are all living."

Williams New Testament

He is not the God of dead but of living people, for all live to Him."

World English Bible

Now he is not the God of the dead, but of the living, for all are alive to him."

Worrell New Testament

Now He is not a God of the dead, but of the living; for all live to him."

Worsley New Testament

And He is not the God of the dead, but of the living; for to Him they are all living.

Youngs Literal Translation

and He is not a God of dead men, but of living, for all live to Him.'

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
For
δέ 
De 
but, and, now, then, also, yet, yea, so, moreover, nevertheless, for, even, , not tr
Usage: 2184

he is
ἐστί 
Esti 
is, are, was, be, have, not tr, , vr is
Usage: 585

not
οὐ 
Ou 
not, no, cannot ,
Usage: 1032

a God
θεός 
theos 
Usage: 1151

of the dead
νεκρός 
Nekros 
Usage: 105

but
ἀλλά 
Alla 
but, yea, yet, nevertheless, howbeit, nay, therefore, save, not tr,
Usage: 461

of the living
ζάω 
Zao 
live, be alive, alive, quick, lively, not tr, , vr live
Usage: 115

for
γάρ 
Gar 
for, , not tr
Usage: 825

all
πᾶς 
Pas 
Usage: 704

ζάω 
Zao 
live, be alive, alive, quick, lively, not tr, , vr live
Usage: 115

References

Easton

Fausets

Hastings

Morish

Context Readings

A Question About Marriage And The Resurrection

37 Even Moses demonstrated in the story about the bush that the dead are raised, when he calls the Lord, "the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.' 38 He is not the God of the dead, but of the living, because he considers all people to be alive to him." 39 Then some of the scribes replied, "Teacher, you have given a fine answer."


Cross References

Psalm 16:5-11

The LORD is my inheritance and my cup; you support my lot.

Psalm 22:23-26

"All who fear the LORD, praise him! All the seed of Jacob, glorify him! All the seed of Israel, fear him!

Psalm 145:1-2

I will speak highly of you, my God and King, and I will bless your name forever and ever.

John 6:57

Just as the living Father sent me and I live because of the Father, so the one who feeds on me will also live because of me.

John 11:25-26

Jesus told her, "I am the resurrection and the life. The person who believes in me, even though he dies, will live.

John 14:19

"In a little while the world will no longer see me, but you will see me. Because I live, you will live also.

Romans 6:10-11

For when he died, he died once and for all as far as sin is concerned. But now that he is alive, he lives for God.

Romans 6:22-23

But now that you have been freed from sin and have become God's slaves, the benefit you reap is sanctification, and the result is eternal life.

Romans 14:7-9

For none of us lives for himself, and no one dies for himself.

2 Corinthians 6:16

What agreement can a temple of God make with idols? For we are the temple of the living God, just as God said: "I will live and walk among them. I will be their God, and they will be my people."

2 Corinthians 13:4

Though he was crucified in weakness, he lives by God's power. We are weak with him, but by God's power we will live for you.

Colossians 3:3-4

For you have died, and your life has been safely guarded by the Messiah in God.

Hebrews 11:16

Instead, they were longing for a better country, that is, a heavenly one. That is why God is not ashamed to be called their God, because he has prepared a city for them.

Revelation 7:15-17

Then he told me, "These are the people who are coming out of the terrible suffering. They have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the lamb. That is why: "They are in front of the throne of God and worship him night and day in his Temple. The one who sits on the throne will shelter them.

Revelation 22:1

Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal. It was flowing from the throne of God and the lamb.

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