Mark 12:22

And the seuen had her, and left no seede: last of all the woman died also. Mark 12:22 (KJV)

In Mark 12:18‑27 the Sadducees, a religious sect of Jewish leaders, approach Jesus with a question concerning the resurrection. They present a hypothetical scenario involving a woman who was married to seven brothers, each of whom died, and who left no children. As recorded in Mark 12:22, the Sadducees state: “And the seven had her, and left no seed: and last of all the woman died also.” Their purpose is to challenge the doctrine of resurrection by asking whose wife the woman would be in the age to come.

Jesus answers the question in verses 24‑27, exposing the Sadducees’ misunderstanding. He explains that in the resurrection people neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like the angels in heaven. This response makes clear that earthly relationships and institutions such as marriage are temporary and do not carry over into eternal life. By correcting the Sadducees’ premise, which is rooted in earthly assumptions, Jesus affirms the reality of the resurrection and the transformed existence that awaits believers in God’s presence.

The passage teaches that our focus should shift from the transitory nature of human institutions to the eternal and spiritual aspects of life. It reminds us that the hope of resurrection offers a reality far beyond the confines of this world, where relationships are re‑defined and believers are united with the divine. While studying this text, it is valuable to read it in conjunction with the broader biblical teaching on resurrection and to consult trusted biblical resources for a fuller understanding of its implications for faith and daily living.