Sadducee — Meaning in the Bible
A member of a Jewish group connected with the priestly leadership in Jesus' time. The Gospels and Acts say the Sadducees did not believe in the resurrection.
Scripture in WEBWorld English Bible — Protestant Edition
What it means
The Sadducees came to Jesus with a question about the resurrection, which they denied. Acts notes that they say there is no resurrection, nor angel, nor spirit. Mark 12:18–27Acts 23:8
In Acts the high priest and "the sect of the Sadducees" arrest the apostles. Acts 5:17–18Acts 4:1–3
Key passages
- Mark 12:18–27 — The question about the resurrection.
- Acts 4:1–3 — Sadducees arrest Peter and John.
- Acts 23:6–8 — Pharisees and Sadducees divided.
Study further
- Mark 12:18–27 Jesus answers.
- Acts 23:1–10 A divided council.