Second, Jesus ended his reply by referring to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob ​ — faithful patriarchs who are in line to be resurrected to life on earth. ​ — Luke 20: 37, 38.
از این رو ،‏ انتظار می‌رفت که عیسی نیز در رابطه با رستاخیز زمینی به آنان پاسخ داده باشد .‏