Acts 23:7 net — When he said this, an argument began between the Pharisees and the Sadducees, and the assembly was divided.

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"When he said this, an argument began between the Pharisees and the Sadducees, and the assembly was divided."

— Acts 23:7, NET Bible

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Acts 23 — Context

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Those standing near him said,“Do you dare insult God’s high priest?”

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Paul replied,“I did not realize, brothers, that he was the high priest, for it is written,‘You must not speak evil about a ruler of your people.’”

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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!”

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When he said this, an argument began between the Pharisees and the Sadducees, and the assembly was divided.

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(For the Sadducees say there is no resurrection, or angel, or spirit, but the Pharisees acknowledge them all.)

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There was a great commotion, and some experts in the law from the party of the Pharisees stood up and protested strongly,“We find nothing wrong with this man. What if a spirit or an angel has spoken to him?”

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When the argument became so great the commanding officer feared that they would tear Paul to pieces, he ordered the detachment to go down, take him away from them by force, and bring him into the barracks.

Acts 23:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 23:7 say?
Acts 23:7 in the NET Bible reads: “When he said this, an argument began between the Pharisees and the Sadducees, and the assembly 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 (NET): “When he said this, an argument began between the Pharisees and the Sadducees, and the assembly 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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