And Jesus said to them, “The sons of this age marry and are given in marriage, but those who are considered worthy to attain to that age and to the resurrection from the dead neither marry nor are given in marriage, for they cannot die anymore, because they are equal to angels and are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection. (Luke 20:34-36 ESV)
In their silly little riddle, the Sadducees used the Old Testament law of Levirate Marriage, a practice rarely even used at the time. When the Kingdom comes, and one is no longer confined to this life, marriage is no longer a factor. The earth will no longer have to be populated because death will be defeated, and our relationship with God will be such that we will find our fullness in Him, and all others will fall into place with His. The law of Levirate Marriage, therefore will be even more outdated then than it was in Jesus' day. The key question then is: "Who is worthy to attain to that age?"
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