Sadducees, The
A sect of the Jews -- Ac 5:17. Denied the resurrection and a future stated -- Mt 22:23; Lu 20:27. The resurrection a cause of dispute between them and the Pharisees -- Ac 23:6-9. Were refused baptism by John -- Mt 3:7. Christ Tempted by. -- Mt 16:1. Cautioned his disciples against their principles. -- Mt 16:6,11,12. Vindicated the resurrection against. -- Mt 22:24-32; Mr 12:19-27. Silenced. -- Mt 22:34. Persecuted the Christians -- Ac 4:1; 5:17,18,40.