Matthew 22:31

“But as touching the resurrection of the dead, etc.] In proof of that doctrine, and which will greatly serve to confirm and establish it, and that it may appear that the dead are, or will be raised, and to put it out of all doubt, have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, as Mark adds, “in the book of Moses”; which was written by him, the book of (<020306>Exodus 3:6) and though the words were spoke to Moses, yet were designed for the use, instruction, and comfort of the Israelites; not only at that time, but in succeeding ages, they being the posterity of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; whose God the Lord there declares himself to be. Moreover, whereas these words were spoken by God…”

“Conversation of Jesus with the Sadducees respecting the resurrection - See also Mark 12:18-27; Luke 20:27-38. Matthew 22:23 The same day came the Sadducees - For an account of the Sadducees, see the notes at Matthew 3:7. No resurrection - The word “resurrection” usually means the raising up the “body” to life after it is dead, John 11:24; John 5:29; 1 Corinthians 15:22. But the Sadducees not only denied this, but also a future state, and the separate existence of the soul after death altogether, as well as the existence of angels and spirits, Acts 23:8. Both these doctrines have commonly stood or fallen together, and the answer of our Saviour respects both, though it more distinctly refers…”

“Have ye not read - The Sadducees had a peculiar value for the books of Moses. Out of these therefore our Lord argues with them. Matthew 22:32”

“22:31-32 Since God spoke of being the God of Abraham in the present tense, this proves that Abraham still lives and thus that there is a resurrection.”

“have: Mat 9:13, Mat 12:3, Mat 12:7, Mat 21:16, Mat 21:42 Matthew 22:32”