World English Bible

Matthew 22:31

“But concerning the resurrection of the dead, haven't you read that which was spoken to you by God, saying,”

Verse in context — Matthew 22

But Jesus answered them, "You are mistaken, not knowing the Scriptures, nor the power of God.

For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are like God's angels in heaven.

But concerning the resurrection of the dead, haven't you read that which was spoken to you by God, saying,

I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob?' God is not the God of the dead, but of the living.

When the multitudes heard it, they were astonished at his teaching.

Jesus as the promised Messiah, fulfilling Old Testament prophecy.