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Acts 23:6

Paul
The resurrectionHope

4 But those standing nearby said, “How dare you insult the high priest of God!”

5 “Brothers,” Paul replied, “I was not aware that he was the high priest, for it is written: ‘Do not speak evil about the ruler of your people.’”

Then Paul, knowing that some of them were Sadducees and others Pharisees, called out in the Sanhedrin, “Brothers, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee. It is because of my hope in the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial.”

7 As soon as he had said this, a dispute broke out between the Pharisees and Sadducees, and the assembly was divided.

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

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BSB
Then Paul, knowing that some of them were Sadducees and others Pharisees, called out in the Sanhedrin, “Brothers, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee. It is because of my hope in the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial.”
KJV
But when Paul perceived that the one part were Sadducees, and the other Pharisees, he cried out in the council, Men and brethren, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee: of the hope and resurrection of the dead I am called in question.
WEB
But when Paul perceived that the one part were Sadducees and the other Pharisees, he cried out in the council, “Men and brothers, I am a Pharisee, a son of Pharisees. Concerning the hope and resurrection of the dead I am being judged!”
ASV
But when Paul perceived that the one part were Sadducees and the other Pharisees, he cried out in the council, Brethren, I am a Pharisee, a son of Pharisees: touching the hope and resurrection of the dead I am called in question.
DARBY
But Paul, knowing that the one part [of them] were of the Sadducees and the other of the Pharisees, cried out in the council, Brethren, *I* am a Pharisee, son of Pharisees: *I* am judged concerning the hope and resurrection of [the] dead.
BLB
And Paul, having known that the one part consists of Sadducees, but the other of Pharisees, was crying out in the Council, “Men, brothers, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee; concerning hope and resurrection of the dead I am judged.”
ÅB
Da nå Paulus visste at den ene del av dem var sadduseere og den andre del fariseere, ropte han i rådet: Brødre! jeg er en fariseer, sønn av fariseere; det er for håp og for de dødes oppstandelse at jeg står her for retten.
OTB
Da Paulus forsto at noen var saddukeere og andre fariseere, ropte han ut i Rådet: «Brødre, jeg er en fariseer, av fariseisk ætt. Jeg står for retten på grunn av håpet om de dødes oppstandelse.»
B1930
Da nu Paulus visste at den ene del av dem var sadduseere og den andre del fariseere, ropte han i rådet: Brødre! jeg er en fariseer, sønn av fariseere; det er for håp og for de dødes opstandelse at jeg står her for retten.

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  • Acts 24:15

    and I have the same hope in God that they themselves cherish, that there will be a resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked.

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  • Acts 24:21

    unless it was this one thing I called out as I stood in their presence: ‘It is concerning the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial before you today.’”

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  • Acts 26:5–8

    They have known me for a long time and can testify, if they are willing, that I lived as a Pharisee, adhering to the strictest sect of our religion.

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  • Acts 28:20

    So for this reason I have called to see you and speak with you. It is because of the hope of Israel that I am bound with this chain.”

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  • Philippians 3:5

    circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin; a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee;

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  • Matthew 22:23

    That same day the Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection, came to Jesus and questioned Him.

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  • Acts 22:5

    as the high priest and the whole Council can testify about me. I even obtained letters from them to their brothers in Damascus, and I was on my way to apprehend these people and bring them to Jerusalem to be punished.

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  • Matthew 10:16

    Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.

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