Bible Verses About "Who Were the Sadducees"
The Sadducees were a Jewish religious and political elite who controlled the temple priesthood. They rejected the resurrection, angels, and oral tradition, accepting only the written Torah.
The Sadducees were a Jewish religious and political elite who controlled the temple priesthood. They rejected the resurrection, angels, and oral tradition, accepting only the written Torah.
"For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, neither angel, nor spirit: but the Pharisees confess both." — Acts 23:8 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Who Were the Sadducees?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, neither angel, nor spirit: but the Pharisees confess both."
"Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God."
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