A. L. Graebner

61 - Fixed Number of Angels

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61 - Fixed Number of Angels

FIXED NUMBER OF ANGELS

§ 61. Angels, being sexless,1 do not propagate their kind, and being also immortal and incorruptible,2 their number is neither increased nor diminished.

1.  Angels, being sexless,

Matthew 22:30 For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven. Cf. Mark 12:25.

2. do not propagate their kind, and being also immortal and incorruptible,2 their number is neither increased nor diminished.

Luke 20:36 Neither can they die any more, for they are equal unto the angels.