Luke 20:38 Meaning and Explanation
“For he is not a God of the dead, but of the living: for all live unto him.”
King James Version (KJV)
Read this verse in context with translation switching:
Read Full Chapter →God is not the God of the dead but of the living, for all live to him.
What Does Luke 20:38 Mean?
Jesus states the conclusion: 'He is not a God of the dead, but of the living.' If God still calls himself the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, then Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob are not gone. 'For all live unto him' — those who belong to God are alive to God.
This is among the most comforting sentences Jesus ever spoke. Death changes our sight, not God's claim; those we can no longer see are not lost to him. And the God of the living will not stop short of resurrection — the bond he keeps with his people reaches for the whole person, raised and glorified. To belong to him now is to be held by him beyond death, in a grip that does not loosen (John 11:25-26).
Frequently Asked Questions About Luke 20:38
What does Luke 20:38 mean?
God is not the God of the dead but of the living, for all live to him.