Acts 23:8

Verse

For the Sadducees say that there is neither a resurrection, nor angels, nor spirits, but the Pharisees acknowledge them all.

American Standard Version (1901)

For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, neither angel, nor spirit; but the Pharisees confess both.

Bible in Basic English

For the Sadducees say that there is no coming back from the dead, and no angels or spirits: but the Pharisees have belief in all these.

Douay-Rheims 1899

For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, neither angel, nor spirit: but the Pharisees confess both.

Free Bible Version

(The Sadducees say there is no resurrection from the dead, no angels, and no spirits, but Pharisees believe in all of these.)

Geneva Bible 1599

For the Sadduces say that there is no resurrection, neither Angel, nor spirit: but the Pharises confesse both.

King James (Authorized) Version

For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, neither angel, nor spirit: but the Pharisees confess both.

Translation for Translators

The Sadducees believe that after people die, they will not become alive again. They also believe that there are no angels and no other kinds of spirits. But the Pharisees believe that all people who have died will one day become alive again. They also believe that there are angels and other kinds of spirits.

Unlocked Literal Bible

For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, no angels, and no spirits, but the Pharisees acknowledge all of them.

Noah Webster Bible

For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, neither angel, nor spirit: but the Pharisees confess both.

World English Bible

For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, nor angel, nor spirit; but the Pharisees confess all of these.

Young's Literal Translation

for Sadducees, indeed, say there is no rising again, nor messenger, nor spirit, but Pharisees confess both.

Context

Paul before the Sanhedrin

⁷As soon as he had said this, a dispute broke out between the Pharisees and Sadducees, and the assembly was divided.⁸For the Sadducees say that there is neither a resurrection, nor angels, nor spirits, but the Pharisees acknowledge them all.

Summary

This verse highlights the theological divide between the Pharisees and the Sadducees regarding the belief in the resurrection of the dead and the existence of angels and spirits. The disagreement between these two Jewish sects led to a heated debate, illustrating the diverse beliefs within Judaism during that time. The mention of angels and spirits reflects the spiritual realm and the supernatural elements that were part of the Jewish worldview. This verse also shows how religious differences can create division and conflict even among those who share the same faith tradition.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

The Sadducees say that there is no resurrection - It is strange, since these denied a future state, that they observed the ordinances of the law; for they also believed the five books of Moses to be a revelation from God: yet they had nothing in view but temporal good; and they understood the promises in the law as referring to these things alone. In order, therefore, to procure them, they watched, fasted, prayed, etc., and all this they did that they might obtain happiness in the present life. See the account of the Pharisees and Sadducees, Mat 3:7; Mat 16:1.

Acts 23:8

Paul before the Sanhedrin

Scripture
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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

For the Sadducees say that there is neither a resurrection, nor angels, nor spirits, but the Pharisees acknowledge them all.

American Standard Version (1901)

For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, neither angel, nor spirit; but the Pharisees confess both.

Bible in Basic English

For the Sadducees say that there is no coming back from the dead, and no angels or spirits: but the Pharisees have belief in all these.

Douay-Rheims 1899

For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, neither angel, nor spirit: but the Pharisees confess both.

Free Bible Version

(The Sadducees say there is no resurrection from the dead, no angels, and no spirits, but Pharisees believe in all of these.)

Geneva Bible 1599

For the Sadduces say that there is no resurrection, neither Angel, nor spirit: but the Pharises confesse both.

King James (Authorized) Version

For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, neither angel, nor spirit: but the Pharisees confess both.

Translation for Translators

Unlocked Literal Bible

For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, no angels, and no spirits, but the Pharisees acknowledge all of them.

Noah Webster Bible

For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, neither angel, nor spirit: but the Pharisees confess both.

World English Bible

For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, nor angel, nor spirit; but the Pharisees confess all of these.

Young's Literal Translation

for Sadducees, indeed, say there is no rising again, nor messenger, nor spirit, but Pharisees confess both.

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Acts 23:8

Verse

Context

Paul before the Sanhedrin

Summary

Commentary

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Acts 23:8

Paul before the Sanhedrin

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary