Acts 23:7 kjv — And when he had so said, there arose a dissension between the Pharisees and the Sadducees: and the multitude was divide…

King James Version

"And when he had so said, there arose a dissension between the Pharisees and the Sadducees: and the multitude was divided."

— Acts 23:7, King James Version

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Acts 23 — Context

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And they that stood by said, Revilest thou God’s high priest?

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Then said Paul, I wist not, brethren, that he was the high priest: for it is written, Thou shalt not speak evil of the ruler of thy people.

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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.

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And when he had so said, there arose a dissension between the Pharisees and the Sadducees: and the multitude was divided.

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

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And there arose a great cry: and the scribes that were of the Pharisees’ part arose, and strove, saying, We find no evil in this man: but if a spirit or an angel hath spoken to him, let us not fight against God.

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And when there arose a great dissension, the chief captain, fearing lest Paul should have been pulled in pieces of them, commanded the soldiers to go down, and to take him by force from among them, and to bring him into the castle.

Acts 23:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 23:7 say?
Acts 23:7 in the King James Version reads: “And when he had so said, there arose a dissension between the Pharisees and the Sadducees: and the multitude was divided.”
Where is Acts 23:7 in the Bible?
Acts 23:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 23, verse 7.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 23:7.
What translation should I read Acts 23:7 in?
Acts 23:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 23:7?
Acts 23:7 reads (KJV): “And when he had so said, there arose a dissension between the Pharisees and the Sadducees: and the multitude was divided.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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