Luke 20:30
New International Version
The second

New Living Translation
So the second brother married the widow, but he also died.

English Standard Version
And the second

Berean Standard Bible
Then the second

Berean Literal Bible
and the second

King James Bible
And the second took her to wife, and he died childless.

New King James Version
And the second took her as wife, and he died childless.

New American Standard Bible
and the second

NASB 1995
and the second

NASB 1977
and the second

Legacy Standard Bible
and the second

Amplified Bible
And the second,

Christian Standard Bible
Also the second

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Also the second

American Standard Version
and the second:

Contemporary English Version
The second one married his brother's widow, and he also died without having any children.

English Revised Version
and the second;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then the second brother married the widow,

Good News Translation
Then the second one married the woman,

International Standard Version
Then the second

Majority Standard Bible
Then the second took (her), as wife and he died childless.

NET Bible
The second

New Heart English Bible
The second and

Webster's Bible Translation
And the second took her for a wife, and he died childless.

Weymouth New Testament
The second and the third also took her;

World English Bible
The second took her as wife, and he died childless.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the second took the wife, and he died childless,

Berean Literal Bible
and the second

Young's Literal Translation
and the second took the wife, and he died childless,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the second took the wife, and he died without children.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the next took her to wife, and he also died childless.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the next one married her, and he also died without a son.

New American Bible
Then the second

New Revised Standard Version
then the second
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The second married his wife, and he died without children.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“And the second took her for his wife, and he died without sons.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
and the second took his wife, and he died without children;

Godbey New Testament
And the second

Haweis New Testament
And the second taking the wife, he also died childless.

Mace New Testament
the second after marrying the widow, died likewise without children.

Weymouth New Testament
The second and the third also took her;

Worrell New Testament
And the second, and the third, took her;

Worsley New Testament
and the third took her;

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Sadducees and the Resurrection
29Now there were seven brothers. The first one married a wife, but died childless. 30Then the second 31and the third married the widow, and in the same way all seven died, leaving no children.…

Cross References
Matthew 22:25-28
Now there were seven brothers among us. The first one married and died without having children. So he left his wife to his brother. / The same thing happened to the second and third brothers, down to the seventh. / And last of all, the woman died. ...

Mark 12:20-23
Now there were seven brothers. The first one married and died, leaving no children. / Then the second one married the widow, but he also died and left no children. And the third did likewise. / In this way, none of the seven left any children. And last of all, the woman died. ...

Deuteronomy 25:5-6
When brothers dwell together and one of them dies without a son, the widow must not marry outside the family. Her husband’s brother is to take her as his wife and fulfill the duty of a brother-in-law for her. / The first son she bears will carry on the name of the dead brother, so that his name will not be blotted out from Israel.

Genesis 38:8
Then Judah said to Onan, “Sleep with your brother’s wife. Perform your duty as her brother-in-law and raise up offspring for your brother.”

Ruth 4:5
Then Boaz said, “On the day you buy the land from Naomi and also from Ruth the Moabitess, you must also acquire the widow of the deceased in order to raise up the name of the deceased on his inheritance.”

Numbers 27:8-11
Furthermore, you shall say to the Israelites, ‘If a man dies and leaves no son, you are to transfer his inheritance to his daughter. / If he has no daughter, give his inheritance to his brothers. / If he has no brothers, give his inheritance to his father’s brothers. ...

1 Corinthians 7:39
A wife is bound to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is free to marry anyone she wishes, as long as he belongs to the Lord.

Romans 7:2-3
For instance, a married woman is bound by law to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is released from the law of marriage. / So then, if she is joined to another man while her husband is still alive, she is called an adulteress; but if her husband dies, she is free from that law and is not an adulteress if she marries another man.

1 Timothy 5:14
So I advise the younger widows to marry, have children, and manage their households, denying the adversary occasion for slander.

1 Corinthians 15:42-44
So will it be with the resurrection of the dead: What is sown is perishable; it is raised imperishable. / It is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness; it is raised in power. / It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body.

Hebrews 9:27
Just as man is appointed to die once, and after that to face judgment,

1 Peter 3:7
Husbands, in the same way, treat your wives with consideration as a delicate vessel, and with honor as fellow heirs of the gracious gift of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered.

Ephesians 5:31-33
“For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.” / This mystery is profound, but I am speaking about Christ and the church. / Nevertheless, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.

Genesis 2:24
For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh.

Exodus 22:22-24
You must not mistreat any widow or orphan. / If you do mistreat them, and they cry out to Me in distress, I will surely hear their cry. / My anger will be kindled, and I will kill you with the sword; then your wives will become widows and your children will be fatherless.


Treasury of Scripture

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Luke 20
1. Jesus confirms his authority by a question of John's baptism.
9. The parable of the vineyard.
19. Of giving tribute to Caesar.
27. He instructs the Sadducees, who denied the resurrection.
41. How Jesus is the Son of David.
45. He warns his disciples to beware of the scribes.














Then
The word "then" serves as a connective term, indicating a sequence of events. In the context of Luke 20, Jesus is responding to the Sadducees' question about the resurrection. The use of "then" suggests a continuation of the hypothetical scenario they present. This word underscores the logical progression in the narrative, emphasizing the unfolding of events in a structured manner. In Greek, the word is "καὶ" (kai), often used to link thoughts or actions, highlighting the importance of understanding the sequence in biblical narratives.

the second
This phrase refers to the second brother in the Sadducees' account about the woman who marries seven brothers, each dying without leaving children. The Greek word for "second" is "δεύτερος" (deuteros), which not only indicates order but also carries a sense of succession and continuity. Historically, the practice of levirate marriage, where a brother would marry the widow of his deceased brother to produce offspring in his name, is rooted in Jewish law (Deuteronomy 25:5-10). This practice underscores the importance of family lineage and inheritance in ancient Jewish culture. Theologically, the mention of "the second" brother in this context serves to illustrate the Sadducees' misunderstanding of the resurrection and eternal life, as they attempt to challenge Jesus with a scenario that seems to complicate the concept of life after death. Jesus uses this opportunity to teach about the nature of the resurrection, emphasizing that earthly institutions like marriage do not bind the resurrected life. This highlights the transformative power of the resurrection, where earthly limitations and customs are transcended by the eternal life promised through faith in Christ.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Then
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

the
(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

second
δεύτερος (deuteros)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1208: Second; with the article: in the second place, for the second time. As the compare of duo; second.


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