Mat 22:23 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Matt 22:23-33: 22:23-33 The resurrection was an important issue of Jesus’ day, but the question was raised only to trap Jesus. 22:23 The Sadducees (see 3:7 ) described a situation involving levirate marriage (see Gen 38:6-11 ; Deut 25:5-6 ), which they considered proof that resurrection from the dead is not possible.

a22:23-33►

dGen 38:6-11►

eDeut 25:5-6►

‏ Matthew 22:23

Summary for Matt 22:23-33: 22:23-33 ^a The resurrection was an important issue of Jesus’ day, but the question was raised only to trap Jesus. 22:23 ^b The Sadducees (see 3:7 ^c) described a situation involving levirate marriage (see Gen 38:6-11 ^d; Deut 25:5-6 ^e), which they considered proof that resurrection from the dead is not possible.