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the Week of Proper 14 / Ordinary 19
the Week of Proper 14 / Ordinary 19
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Acts 23:7
When Paul said this, a big argument started between the Pharisees and the Sadducees. The group was divided.
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Christian Standard Bible®
When he said this, a dispute broke out between the Pharisees and the Sadducees, and the assembly was divided.
When he said this, a dispute broke out between the Pharisees and the Sadducees, and the assembly was divided.
King James Version (1611)
And when hee had so said, there arose a dissension betweene the Pharisees and the Sadducees: and the multitude was diuided.
And when hee had so said, there arose a dissension betweene the Pharisees and the Sadducees: and the multitude was diuided.
King James Version
And when he had so said, there arose a dissension between the Pharisees and the Sadducees: and the multitude was divided.
And when he had so said, there arose a dissension between the Pharisees and the Sadducees: and the multitude was divided.
English Standard Version
And when he had said this, a dissension arose between the Pharisees and the Sadducees, and the assembly was divided.
And when he had said this, a dissension arose between the Pharisees and the Sadducees, and the assembly was divided.
New American Standard Bible
When he said this, a dissension occurred between the Pharisees and Sadducees, and the assembly was divided.
When he said this, a dissension occurred between the Pharisees and Sadducees, and the assembly was divided.
New Century Version
When Paul said this, there was an argument between the Pharisees and the Sadducees, and the group was divided.
When Paul said this, there was an argument between the Pharisees and the Sadducees, and the group was divided.
Amplified Bible
When he said this, an angry dispute erupted between the Pharisees and the Sadducees, and the [whole crowded] assembly was divided [into two factions].
When he said this, an angry dispute erupted between the Pharisees and the Sadducees, and the [whole crowded] assembly was divided [into two factions].
New American Standard Bible (1995)
As he said this, there occurred a dissension between the Pharisees and Sadducees, and the assembly was divided.
As he said this, there occurred a dissension between the Pharisees and Sadducees, and the assembly was divided.
Legacy Standard Bible
As he said this, there was dissension between the Pharisees and Sadducees, and the assembly was divided.
As he said this, there was dissension between the Pharisees and Sadducees, and the assembly was divided.
Berean Standard Bible
As soon as he had said this, a dispute broke out between the Pharisees and Sadducees, and the assembly was divided.
As soon as he had said this, a dispute broke out between the Pharisees and Sadducees, and the assembly was divided.
Contemporary English Version
As soon as Paul said this, the Pharisees and the Sadducees got into a big argument, and the council members started taking sides.
As soon as Paul said this, the Pharisees and the Sadducees got into a big argument, and the council members started taking sides.
Complete Jewish Bible
When he said this, an argument arose between the P'rushim and the Tz'dukim, and the crowd was divided.
When he said this, an argument arose between the P'rushim and the Tz'dukim, and the crowd was divided.
Darby Translation
And when he had spoken this, there was a tumult of the Pharisees and the Sadducees, and the multitude was divided.
And when he had spoken this, there was a tumult of the Pharisees and the Sadducees, and the multitude was divided.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And when hee had saide this, there was a dissension betweene the Pharises and the Sadduces, so that the multitude was deuided.
And when hee had saide this, there was a dissension betweene the Pharises and the Sadduces, so that the multitude was deuided.
George Lamsa Translation
And when he had said this, there arose a dissension between the Phar''i-sees and the Sad''du-cees: and the people were divided.
And when he had said this, there arose a dissension between the Phar''i-sees and the Sad''du-cees: and the people were divided.
Good News Translation
As soon as he said this, the Pharisees and Sadducees started to quarrel, and the group was divided.
As soon as he said this, the Pharisees and Sadducees started to quarrel, and the group was divided.
Lexham English Bible
And when he said this, a dispute developed between the Pharisees and Sadducees, and the assembly was divided.
And when he said this, a dispute developed between the Pharisees and Sadducees, and the assembly was divided.
Literal Translation
And he having spoken this, there was a discord between the Pharisees and the Sadducees; and the multitude was divided.
And he having spoken this, there was a discord between the Pharisees and the Sadducees; and the multitude was divided.
American Standard Version
And when he had so said, there arose a dissension between the Pharisees and Sadducees; and the assembly was divided.
And when he had so said, there arose a dissension between the Pharisees and Sadducees; and the assembly was divided.
Bible in Basic English
And when he had said this, there was an argument between the Pharisees and the Sadducees, and a division in the meeting.
And when he had said this, there was an argument between the Pharisees and the Sadducees, and a division in the meeting.
Hebrew Names Version
When he had said this, an argument arose between the Perushim and Tzedukim, and the assembly was divided.
When he had said this, an argument arose between the Perushim and Tzedukim, and the assembly was divided.
International Standard Version
After he said that, an angry quarrel broke out between the Pharisees and the Sadducees, and the assembly was divided.
After he said that, an angry quarrel broke out between the Pharisees and the Sadducees, and the assembly was divided.
Etheridge Translation
And when he had said this, the Pharishee and the Zadukoyee fell on one another, and the people was divided.
And when he had said this, the Pharishee and the Zadukoyee fell on one another, and the people was divided.
Murdock Translation
And when he had said this, the Pharisees and Sadducees fell upon one another, and the people were divided
And when he had said this, the Pharisees and Sadducees fell upon one another, and the people were divided
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And when he had so sayde, there arose a debate betwene the pharisees and the saducees, & the multitude was deuided.
And when he had so sayde, there arose a debate betwene the pharisees and the saducees, & the multitude was deuided.
English Revised Version
And when he had so said, there arose a dissension between the Pharisees and Sadducees: and the assembly was divided.
And when he had so said, there arose a dissension between the Pharisees and Sadducees: and the assembly was divided.
World English Bible
When he had said this, there arose an argument between the Pharisees and Sadducees, and the assembly was divided.
When he had said this, there arose an argument between the Pharisees and Sadducees, and the assembly was divided.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
And when he had said this, there arose a contention between the Pharisees and the Saducees: and the multitude was divided.
And when he had said this, there arose a contention between the Pharisees and the Saducees: and the multitude was divided.
Weymouth's New Testament
These words of his caused an angry dispute between the Pharisees and the Sadducees, and the assembly took different sides.
These words of his caused an angry dispute between the Pharisees and the Sadducees, and the assembly took different sides.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And whanne he hadde seid this thing, dissencioun was maad bitwixe the Fariseis and the Saduceis, and the multitude was departid.
And whanne he hadde seid this thing, dissencioun was maad bitwixe the Fariseis and the Saduceis, and the multitude was departid.
Update Bible Version
And when he had said this, there arose a dissension between the Pharisees and Sadducees; and the assembly was divided.
And when he had said this, there arose a dissension between the Pharisees and Sadducees; and the assembly was divided.
Webster's Bible Translation
And when he had so said, there arose a dissension between the Pharisees and the Sadducees: and the multitude was divided.
And when he had so said, there arose a dissension between the Pharisees and the Sadducees: and the multitude was divided.
New English Translation
When he said this, an argument began between the Pharisees and the Sadducees, and the assembly was divided.
When he said this, an argument began between the Pharisees and the Sadducees, and the assembly was divided.
New King James Version
And when he had said this, a dissension arose between the Pharisees and the Sadducees; and the assembly was divided.
And when he had said this, a dissension arose between the Pharisees and the Sadducees; and the assembly was divided.
New Living Translation
This divided the council—the Pharisees against the Sadducees—
This divided the council—the Pharisees against the Sadducees—
New Life Bible
When they heard this, both religious groups started to argue and the people of the court were divided in what they thought.
When they heard this, both religious groups started to argue and the people of the court were divided in what they thought.
New Revised Standard
When he said this, a dissension began between the Pharisees and the Sadducees, and the assembly was divided.
When he said this, a dissension began between the Pharisees and the Sadducees, and the assembly was divided.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And, as this he was saying, there arose a dissension of the Pharisees and Sadducees; and rent asunder was the throng.
And, as this he was saying, there arose a dissension of the Pharisees and Sadducees; and rent asunder was the throng.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when he had so said, there arose a dissension between the Pharisees and the Sadducees. And the multitude was divided.
And when he had so said, there arose a dissension between the Pharisees and the Sadducees. And the multitude was divided.
Revised Standard Version
And when he had said this, a dissension arose between the Pharisees and the Sad'ducees; and the assembly was divided.
And when he had said this, a dissension arose between the Pharisees and the Sad'ducees; and the assembly was divided.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
And when he had so sayde ther arose a debate bitwene the Pharisayes and ye Saduces and the multitude was devided.
And when he had so sayde ther arose a debate bitwene the Pharisayes and ye Saduces and the multitude was devided.
Young's Literal Translation
And he having spoken this, there came a dissension of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees, and the crowd was divided,
And he having spoken this, there came a dissension of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees, and the crowd was divided,
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And whan he had so sayde, there arose a dissencion betwene ye Pharises and the Saduces, and the multitude was deuyded:
And whan he had so sayde, there arose a dissencion betwene ye Pharises and the Saduces, and the multitude was deuyded:
Mace New Testament (1729)
at these words the Pharisees and the Sadducees were all in confusion, the whole assembly being divided:
at these words the Pharisees and the Sadducees were all in confusion, the whole assembly being divided:
THE MESSAGE
The moment he said this, the council split right down the middle, Pharisees and Sadducees going at each other in heated argument. Sadducees have nothing to do with a resurrection or angels or even a spirit. If they can't see it, they don't believe it. Pharisees believe it all. And so a huge and noisy quarrel broke out. Then some of the religion scholars on the Pharisee side shouted down the others: "We don't find anything wrong with this man! And what if a spirit has spoken to him? Or maybe an angel? What if it turns out we're fighting against God?"
The moment he said this, the council split right down the middle, Pharisees and Sadducees going at each other in heated argument. Sadducees have nothing to do with a resurrection or angels or even a spirit. If they can't see it, they don't believe it. Pharisees believe it all. And so a huge and noisy quarrel broke out. Then some of the religion scholars on the Pharisee side shouted down the others: "We don't find anything wrong with this man! And what if a spirit has spoken to him? Or maybe an angel? What if it turns out we're fighting against God?"
Simplified Cowboy Version
And just like that, the High Council was split in two like a bronc through a branding crew. The Sadducees on one side and the Pharisees on the other.
And just like that, the High Council was split in two like a bronc through a branding crew. The Sadducees on one side and the Pharisees on the other.
Contextual Overview
6 Paul knew that some of the men in the council meeting were Sadducees and some were Pharisees. So he shouted, "My brothers, I am a Pharisee and my father was a Pharisee! I am on trial here because I believe that people will rise from death." 7 When Paul said this, a big argument started between the Pharisees and the Sadducees. The group was divided. 8 (The Sadducees believe that after people die, they will not live again as an angel or as a spirit. But the Pharisees believe in both.) 9 All these Jews began shouting louder and louder. Some of the teachers of the law, who were Pharisees, stood up and argued, "We find nothing wrong with this man. Maybe an angel or a spirit really did speak to him." 10 The argument turned into a fight, and the commander was afraid that the Jews would tear Paul to pieces. So he told the soldiers to go down and take Paul away from these Jews and put him in the army building. 11 The next night the Lord Jesus came and stood by Paul. He said, "Be brave! You have told people in Jerusalem about me. You must do the same in Rome."
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
there: Acts 14:4, Psalms 55:9, Matthew 10:34, John 7:40-43
Reciprocal: Zechariah 11:14 - I cut John 7:43 - General John 10:19 - General Acts 5:34 - stood Acts 7:2 - Men
Cross-References
Genesis 18:2
He looked up and saw three men standing in front of him. When he saw the men, he ran to them and bowed before them.
He looked up and saw three men standing in front of him. When he saw the men, he ran to them and bowed before them.
Genesis 19:1
That evening the two angels came to the city of Sodom. Lot was sitting near the city gates and saw them. He got up and went to them. He bowed to show respect and said, "Sirs, please come to my house, and I will serve you. There you can wash your feet and stay the night. Then tomorrow you can continue your journey." The angels answered, "No, we will stay the night in the city square."
That evening the two angels came to the city of Sodom. Lot was sitting near the city gates and saw them. He got up and went to them. He bowed to show respect and said, "Sirs, please come to my house, and I will serve you. There you can wash your feet and stay the night. Then tomorrow you can continue your journey." The angels answered, "No, we will stay the night in the city square."
Genesis 23:17
So the field of Ephron changed owners. This field was in Machpelah, near Mamre. Abraham became the owner of the field, the cave in it, and all the trees in the field. Everyone in the city saw the agreement between Ephron and Abraham.
So the field of Ephron changed owners. This field was in Machpelah, near Mamre. Abraham became the owner of the field, the cave in it, and all the trees in the field. Everyone in the city saw the agreement between Ephron and Abraham.
Proverbs 18:24
Some friends are fun to be with, but a true friend can be better than a brother.
Some friends are fun to be with, but a true friend can be better than a brother.
Hebrews 12:14
Try to live in peace with everyone. And try to keep your lives free from sin. Anyone whose life is not holy will never see the Lord.
Try to live in peace with everyone. And try to keep your lives free from sin. Anyone whose life is not holy will never see the Lord.
1 Peter 3:8
So all of you should live together in peace. Try to understand each other. Love each other like brothers and sisters. Be kind and humble.
So all of you should live together in peace. Try to understand each other. Love each other like brothers and sisters. Be kind and humble.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And when he had so said,.... He stopped and made a pause:
and there arose a dissension between the Pharisees and the Sadducees; about the things which he had spoken of, particularly the resurrection of the dead; and this was what the apostle intended, so that his end was answered by the speech he made:
and the multitude was divided; that is, the members of the sanhedrim were divided, some being on one side of the question, and some on the other; for this multitude cannot design the multitude of the common people, who were not convened together on this occasion.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
A dissension - A dispute, or difference.
And the multitude - The council. Compare Acts 14:4. The Pharisees embraced, as he desired and expected, his side of the question, and became his advocates, in opposition to the Sadducees, who were arrayed against him.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Acts 23:7. And the multitude was divided — St. Paul, perceiving the assembly to consist of Sadducees and Pharisees, and finding he was not to expect any justice, thought it best thus to divide the council, by introducing a question on which the Pharisees and Sadducees were at issue. He did so; and the Pharisees immediately espoused his side of the question, because in opposition to the Sadducees, whom they abhorred, as irreligious men.
