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Sadducees vs. Pharisees
Commentators explain this verse outlines a major theological divide. The Sadducees were essentially materialists, denying the resurrection of the dead, the existence of angels, and the immortality of the human spirit. In contrast, the Pharisees upheld all these beliefs, which were foundational for the Christian faith that would follow.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 23:8
18th Century
Theologian
For the Sadducees say. They believe.
No resurrection. Meaning, of the dead. By this doctrine, they also understood that th…
AT Robertson
On Acts 23:8
There is no resurrection, neither angel, nor spirit (μη εινα αναστασιν μητε αγγελον μητε πνευμα). Infinitive with negative μη in i…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 23:8
19th Century
Bishop
The Sadducees say that there is no resurrection.—On the general teaching of the Sadducees, see Note on Matthew 22:23.
Their…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 23:8
Paul’s declaration served to divide the council, with Sadducees on the one side (cf. comment on 4:1) and Pharisees on the other (cf. comment on 5:3…
John Calvin
On Acts 23:8
16th Century
Theologian
The Sadducees say. Though Luke makes mention of three points in which these sects disagreed, yet shortly after he brings them to two, beca…
John Gill
On Acts 23:8
17th Century
Pastor
For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection
Of the dead, being ignorant of the Scriptures, and the power of …
Matthew Henry
On Acts 23:6–11
17th Century
Minister
The Pharisees were correct in the faith of the Jewish church. The Sadducees were no friends to Scripture or divine revelation. They denied a future…