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The sons of this world
"The people of this world" or "The people of this time." This is in contrast with those in heaven or the people who live after the resurrection.
marry and are given in marriage
In that culture they spoke of men marrying women and women being given in marriage to their husband. This can also be translated as "get married."
they that are judged to be worthy
"the people whom God has considered to be worthy"
to receive the resurrection
"to be raised from the dead" or "to rise from the dead"
neither marry, nor are given in marriage
"will not get married." This is after the resurrection.
Neither can they die anymore
This can be translated as "They will not be able to die anymore." This is after the resurrection.
and are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection
This can be translated as "will be shown to be sons of God, when they have been raised from the dead."
sons of God
"children of God"
sons of the resurrection
"people who have been raised from the dead"