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But the high priest rose up, and all those who were with him (which is the sect of the Sadducees), and they were filled with jealousy,
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Commentators unanimously explain that the opposition was a specific theological conflict. The high priest and his party were Sadducees, whose core belief was the denial of the resurrection. The apostles' central message of Jesus' resurrection directly threatened their entire religious and political authority, sparking their hostile reaction.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Then the High Priest. This was probably Caiaphas (). It seems from this passage that he belonged to the sect of the Sadducees. It is certa…
Which is the sect of the Sadducees (η ουσα αιρεσις των Σαδδουκαιων). Literally, "the existing sect of the Sadducees" or "the sect …
19th Century
Anglican
Then the high priest rose up... Probably, as before, Annas or Caiaphas.
Which is the sect of the Sadducees.
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As in 4:1–31, Luke has the early opposition to Christianity arising principally from the Sadducees. Pharisees were undoubtedly present in the Sanhe…
16th Century
Protestant
Luke has until now declared that the Church was wonderfully increased, that it was furnished with diverse gifts, that it excelled in miracles; fina…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then the high priest rose up Annas, or rather Caiaphas; (See Gill on Acts 4:6) he having heard what miracle…
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