How do Swedenborgians understand Jesus' words on marriage in the resurrection in Matthew 22:30?
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> At the resurrection people will neither marry nor be given in marriage; they will be like the angels in heaven. (Matthew 22:30, NIV)
Jesus here seems to pretty clearly indicate that marriages from Earth will cease. However, the New Church (also known as Swedenborgians) believe in eternal marriage, as stated on the Swedenborgian website [newchurch.org](https://newchurch.org/get-answers/spiritual-concepts/marriage/) :
>There is one human bond which rises above all others in the beauty and magnitude of its love. This is the union of souls between a husband and wife who look towards God in all aspects of their marriage. **These married partners can remain together for eternity.**
How, then, do Swedenborgians understand Matthew 22:30?
Asked by Luke Hill
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