Acts 23:6

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Aware that one group was Sadducees and the other Pharisees, Paul called out in the council, 'Brothers, I am a Pharisee, a son of Pharisees! I am on trial concerning the hope of the resurrection of the dead.'

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  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    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.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    But when Paul perceived that 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: concerning the hope and resurrection of the dead I am being questioned.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

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  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    But{G1161} when Paul{G3972} perceived{G1097}{(G5631)} that{G3754} the one{G1520} part{G3313} were{G2076}{(G5748)} Sadducees{G4523}, and{G1161} the other{G2087} Pharisees{G5330}, he cried out{G2896}{(G5656)} in{G1722} the council{G4892}, Men{G435} and brethren{G80}, I{G1473} am{G1510}{(G5748)} a Pharisee{G5330}, the son{G5207} of a Pharisee{G5330}: of{G4012} the hope{G1680} and{G2532} resurrection{G386} of the dead{G3498} I{G1473} am called in question{G2919}{(G5743)}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    When Paul perceaved that the one parte were Saduces and the other Pharises: he cryed oute in the counsell. Men and brethren I am a Pharisaye the sonne of a Pharisaye. Of the hope and resurreccion fro deeth I am iudged.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    But whan Paul knewe that the one parte was Saduces, and the other parte Pharises, he cried out in ye councell: Ye men and brethren, I am a Pharise, and the sonne of a Pharise, Of hope and resurreccion of the deed am I iudged.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    But when Paul perceiued that the one part were of the Sadduces, and the other of the Pharises, hee cried in the Council, Men and brethren, I am a Pharise, the sonne of a Pharise: I am accused of the hope and resurrection of the dead.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    But when Paul perceaued that the one part were saducees, and the other pharisees, he cryed out in the counsell: Men and brethren, I am a pharisee, the sonne of a pharisee: Of the hope & resurrection of the dead, I am iudged.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    ¶ 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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    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!"

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    and Paul having known that the one part are Sadducees, and the other Pharisees, cried out in the sanhedrim, `Men, brethren, I am a Pharisee -- son of a Pharisee -- concerning hope and rising again of dead men I am judged.'

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    But when Paul saw that half of them were Sadducees and the rest Pharisees, he said in the Sanhedrin, Brothers, I am a Pharisee, and the son of Pharisees: I am here to be judged on the question of the hope of the coming back from the dead.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    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!"

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Then when Paul noticed that part of them were Sadducees and the others Pharisees, he shouted out in the council,“Brothers, I am a Pharisee, a son of Pharisees. I am on trial concerning the hope of the resurrection of the dead!”

Referenced Verses

  • Acts 24:15 : 15 I have the same hope in God as they do, that there will be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.
  • Acts 24:21 : 21 Unless it was for this one statement I made while standing among them: 'It is concerning the resurrection of the dead that I am being judged before you today.'
  • Acts 26:5-8 : 5 They have known me for a long time, and if they are willing, they can testify that I lived according to the strictest sect of our religion as a Pharisee. 6 And now I stand here on trial because of the hope in the promise God made to our ancestors. 7 This is the promise that our twelve tribes hope to attain as they earnestly serve God night and day. It is for this hope, King Agrippa, that I am accused by the Jews. 8 Why is it considered unbelievable by you that God raises the dead?
  • Phil 3:5 : 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;
  • Acts 28:20 : 20 For this reason, I have asked to see you and to speak with you. It is because of the hope of Israel that I am bound with this chain.
  • Matt 10:16 : 16 Look, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore, be as wise as serpents and as innocent as doves.
  • Matt 22:23 : 23 That same day, the Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection, came to him and questioned him,
  • Acts 22:5 : 5 As the high priest and the council of elders can testify, I even obtained letters from them to the brothers in Damascus and went there to bring back these people as prisoners to Jerusalem to be punished.

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    7 When he said this, a dispute broke out between the Pharisees and the Sadducees, and the assembly was divided.

    8 For the Sadducees say there is no resurrection, nor angels, nor spirits, but the Pharisees affirm them all.

    9 A loud outcry arose, and some of the scribes of the Pharisees’ party stood up and argued vehemently, saying, 'We find nothing wrong with this man! What if a spirit or an angel has spoken to him?'

  • Acts 24:20-21
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    20 Or let these men here state what wrongdoing they found in me when I stood before the Sanhedrin.

    21 Unless it was for this one statement I made while standing among them: 'It is concerning the resurrection of the dead that I am being judged before you today.'

  • Acts 26:2-10
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    2 I consider myself fortunate, King Agrippa, that today I am able to make my defense before you concerning all the accusations brought against me by the Jews.

    3 Especially because you are so familiar with all the customs and controversies among the Jews. I therefore ask you to listen to me patiently.

    4 The way of life I have lived since my youth, from the very beginning among my own people and in Jerusalem, is well known to all the Jews.

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

    6 And now I stand here on trial because of the hope in the promise God made to our ancestors.

    7 This is the promise that our twelve tribes hope to attain as they earnestly serve God night and day. It is for this hope, King Agrippa, that I am accused by the Jews.

    8 Why is it considered unbelievable by you that God raises the dead?

    9 Indeed, I myself was convinced that I ought to do many things to oppose the name of Jesus of Nazareth.

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    1 Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense before you.

    2 When they heard that he was speaking to them in the Hebrew language, they became even more quiet, and he said:

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    14 But I admit this to you: I worship the God of our ancestors according to the Way, which they call a sect. I believe everything that is in the Law and written in the Prophets.

    15 I have the same hope in God as they do, that there will be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.

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    1 Gazing intently at the council, Paul said, 'Brothers, I have lived my life with a clear conscience before God up to this day.'

  • Phil 3:5-6
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    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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    39 Paul answered, 'I am a Jew, from Tarsus in Cilicia, a citizen of no ordinary city. Please let me speak to the people.'

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    4 But those standing near said, 'Are you insulting God's high priest?'

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    17 After three days, Paul called together the leaders of the Jews. When they had gathered, he said to them, 'Brothers, though I have done nothing against our people or the customs of our ancestors, I was handed over as a prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans.'

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    19 Instead, they had some matters of dispute with him about their own religion and about a certain Jesus, who was dead, but whom Paul claimed to be alive.

    20 Since I was at a loss as to how to investigate these matters, I asked if he was willing to go to Jerusalem and be tried there regarding these charges.

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    27 This man was seized by the Jews and was about to be killed by them. I came with the troops and rescued him, having learned that he is a Roman citizen.

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    29 I found that he was accused concerning matters of their law but had no charge against him deserving death or imprisonment.

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    19 But I said, 'Lord, they themselves know that I used to imprison and beat those who believed in You in the synagogues.

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    30 The king, the governor, Bernice, and those sitting with them got up and left.

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    22 Are they Hebrews? So am I. Are they Israelites? So am I. Are they descendants of Abraham? So am I.

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    27 The commander came and asked him, 'Tell me, are you a Roman citizen?' Paul said, 'Yes.'

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    23 that the Messiah must suffer and, as the first to rise from the dead, would bring the light of the gospel to our people and to the Gentiles.

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    19 But when the Jews objected, I felt compelled to appeal to Caesar—not because I had any accusation to bring against my own people.

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    14 I advanced in Judaism beyond many of my contemporaries in my nation, being far more zealous for the traditions of my ancestors.

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    30 The next day, wanting to know for certain why Paul was being accused by the Jews, the commander released him and ordered the chief priests and the entire council to assemble. Then he brought Paul down and had him stand before them.

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