Bible Verses About "Are People Married in Heaven"
Jesus taught that in the resurrection, people 'neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven.' Earthly marriage points to a greater reality — the eternal union of Christ and His church.
Jesus taught that in the resurrection, people 'neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven.' Earthly marriage points to a greater reality — the eternal union of Christ and His church.
"In the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven." — Matthew 22:30 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Are People Married in Heaven?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"In the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven."
"This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church."
"Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb."
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