What does Matthew 22:31 mean?

Matthew 22:31 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Matthew 22:31 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying,

29Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God.

30For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven.

31But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying,

32I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? God is not the God of the dead, but of the living.

33And when the multitude heard this, they were astonished at his doctrine.

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