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Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 23:6

Brethren for men and brethren, A.V. (as in Acts 23:1 ); a son of Pharisees for the son of a Pharisee, A.V. and T.R.; touching for of, A.V. When Paul perceived , etc. Possibly the Pharisees in the Sanhedrim were disgusted at the brutal act of Ananias, and were not sorry to hear him called "a whited wall;" and St. Paul's quick intelligence saw at a glance that the whole council did not sympathize with their president, and divined the cause. With a ready wit, therefore, he... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 23:6

The hope of the living and the resurrection of the dead. "The hope and resurrection of the dead." The chapter in which these words are found offers a striking illustration of the irresistible force of providence, or of providence and the direct acts of the Spirit in co-operation. The day was dark for Paul, nor did there seem a glimmer of hope of any justice for him at the hands of the council before whom he stood. But words and wisdom were found either by him or for him. Those words of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 23:6

The resurrection a dividing doctrine. If the supposition be a correct one that, just at this time, there was no high priest, we can well understand how easily divisions and contentions might be aroused in the mixed council, where party feeling was always strong. The Pharisees and Sadducees were really more political than ecclesiastical parties; they had distinct lines of thought, and conflicted for the positions of supreme influence in the ecclesiastico-political life of the nation. Both... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 23:7

Sadducees for the Sadducees, A.V.; assembly for multitude, A.V. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 23:6

But when Paul perceived - Probably by his former acquaintance with the men who composed the council. As he had been brought up in Jerusalem, and had been before acquainted with the Sanhedrin Acts 9:2, he would have an acquaintance, doubtless, with the character of most of those present, though he had been absent from them for fourteen years, Galatians 2:1.The one part ... - That the council was divided into two parts, Pharisees and Sadducees. This was commonly the case, though it was uncertain... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 23:7

A dissension - A dispute, or difference.And the multitude - The council. Compare Acts 14:4. The Pharisees embraced, as he desired and expected, his side of the question, and became his advocates, in opposition to the Sadducees, who were arrayed against him. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 23:6-8

Acts 23:6-8. But when Paul perceived Γνους δε ο Παυλος , Paul knowing, in consequence of his being personally acquainted with many whom he saw sitting round; that one part of the council were Pharisees, and the other Sadducees, cried out, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee I am such both by birth and education, as also by my own free choice, having voluntarily attached myself to that sect: of the hope and resurrection of the dead I am called in question Meaning, that he was... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Acts 23:1-11

Before the Sanhedrin (22:30-23:11)Still wanting to find out the story behind this remarkable man, Lysias called the Jewish Sanhedrin to examine him (30). Paul soon saw, however, that the Sanhedrin was already set against him and he was not likely to get justice there (23:1-5).Paul therefore changed his tactics. The one who had spoken to the Roman commander in Greek, addressed the mob in Aramaic, announced himself as God’s apostle to the Gentiles and claimed to be a Roman citizen, now called... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Acts 23:6

But = Now. perceived = got to know. Greek. ginosko. App-132 . Some may have heard Paul's address on the stairs (Acts 22:1-21 ), and were discussing his statement about the risen Lord, and might have put a question to him. Sadducees . . . Pharisees . App-120 . other . Greek. heteros. App-124 . son . Greek. huios. App-108 . of = concerning. Greek. peri . App-104 . the = a. hope and resurrection = resurrection-hope. Figure of speech Hendiadys. App-6 . resurrection . Greek. ... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Acts 23:7

so said = spoken (Greek. laleo. App-121 .) this. dissension . Greek. stasis . See note on Acts 15:2 . between = of. multitude . Greek. plethos. See Acts 2:6 . divided . Greek. schizo. See note on Acts 14:4 . read more

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