To the Jews, he asserted, that he " taught nothing contrary to the Law, and the Prophets," and when brought before the Sanhedrim for teaching otherwise than he said, he dexterously got himself out of tribulation, by throwing a bone of contention among the Council, and setting his Judges together by the ears.

"And when Paul perceived that the one part (of the Council) were Sadducees, and the other, Pharisees, he cried out in the Council: Brethren, I am a Pharisee, and the son of a Pharisee; concerning the hope of the resurrection of the dead, I am now judged.

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

For the Sadducees say there is no resurrection, neither angel, nor spirit; but the Pharisees confess both.

And there was a great cry, and the Scribes that were on the part of the Pharisees, arose and strove, saying, "We find no evil in this man" &c.