35. But it will not be like that when the dead rise. Those who are considered worthy to take part in what happens at that time won't get married. And their parents won't give them to be married.
36. They can't die anymore. They are like the angels. They are God's children. They will be given a new form of life when the dead rise.
37. "Remember the story of Moses and the bush. Even Moses showed that the dead rise. The Lord said to him, 'I am the God of Abraham. I am the God of Isaac. And I am the God of Jacob.' (Exodus 3:6)
38. He is not the God of the dead. He is the God of the living. In his eyes, everyone is alive."
39. Some of the teachers of the law replied, "You have spoken well, teacher!"
40. And no one dared to ask him any more questions.
41. Jesus said to them, "Why do people say that the Christ is the Son of David?
42. David himself says in the Book of Psalms, " 'The Lord said to my Lord, "Sit at my right hand
43. until I put your enemies under your control." ' (Psalm 110:1)
44. David calls him 'Lord.' So how can he be David's son?"
45. All the people were listening. Jesus said to his disciples,