en_tn/mat/22/31.md

Connecting Statement:

Jesus begins asking a question to show that people who have died will live again. He is scolding the Sadducees by asking this question. He is not looking for an answer.

what was spoken to you by God

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "what God spoke to you" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)