Acts 23:8 cpdv — For the Sadducees claim that there is no resurrection, and neither angels, nor spirits. But the Pharisees confess both…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"For the Sadducees claim that there is no resurrection, and neither angels, nor spirits. But the Pharisees confess both of these. "

— Acts 23:8, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 23 — Context

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And Paul said: “I did not know, brothers, that he is the high priest. For it is written: ‘You shall not speak evil of the leader of your people.’ ”

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Now Paul, knowing that one group were Sadducees and the other were Pharisees, exclaimed in the council: “Noble brothers, I am a Pharisee, the son of Pharisees! It is over the hope and resurrection of the dead that I am being judged.”

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And when he had said this, a dissension occurred between the Pharisees and the Sadducees. And the multitude was divided.

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For the Sadducees claim that there is no resurrection, and neither angels, nor spirits. But the Pharisees confess both of these.

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Then there occurred a great clamor. And some of the Pharisees, rising up, were fighting, saying: “We find nothing evil in this man. What if a spirit has spoken to him, or an angel?”

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And since a great dissension had been made, the tribune, fearing that Paul might be torn apart by them, ordered the soldiers to descend and to seize him from their midst, and to bring him into the fortress.

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Then, on the following night, the Lord stood near him and said: “Be constant. For just as you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so also it is necessary for you to testify at Rome.”

Acts 23:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 23:8 say?
Acts 23:8 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For the Sadducees claim that there is no resurrection, and neither angels, nor spirits. But the Pharisees confess both of these. ”
Where is Acts 23:8 in the Bible?
Acts 23:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 23, verse 8.
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 23:8.
What translation should I read Acts 23:8 in?
Acts 23:8 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 23:8?
Acts 23:8 reads (CPDV): “For the Sadducees claim that there is no resurrection, and neither angels, nor spirits. But the Pharisees confess both of these. ” 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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