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Luke 20:34-47 New International Version (NIV)

34. Jesus replied, “The people of this age marry and are given in marriage.

35. But those who are considered worthy of taking part in the age to come and in the resurrection from the dead will neither marry nor be given in marriage,

36. and they can no longer die; for they are like the angels. They are God’s children, since they are children of the resurrection.

37. But in the account of the burning bush, even Moses showed that the dead rise, for he calls the Lord ‘the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.’

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

39. Some of the teachers of the law responded, “Well said, teacher!”

40. And no one dared to ask him any more questions.

41. Then Jesus said to them, “Why is it said that the Messiah is the son of David?

42. David himself declares in the Book of Psalms: “ ‘The Lord said to my Lord: “Sit at my right hand

43. until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet.” ’

44. David calls him ‘Lord.’ How then can he be his son?”

45. While all the people were listening, Jesus said to his disciples,

46. “Beware of the teachers of the law. They like to walk around in flowing robes and love to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces and have the most important seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets.

47. They devour widows’ houses and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will be punished most severely.”