More Than One
Paul is an Israelite from the tribe of Benjamin but he was born a citizen of Rome (Acts 22:27-28). He held keen perception and used it to advantage, not disadvantage, Christ. Only when dissension/division is being used to discredit Christ do we note those who cause division/dissension because the offenses that will follow are contrary to sound doctrine and we should avoid this (Ro 16:17).
When Paul perceived one part were Sadducees, the other Pharisees, he cried out, "I am a Pharisee, son of a Pharisee, concerning the hope and resurrection of the dead I am being judged!" And when he said this, a dissension arose between the Pharisees and Saducees; and the assembly was divided (Acts 23:6-7). Meanwhile there is a conspiracy of about 40 Jews against Paul who wanted to kill him (v12-13). But the ambush (v16) was unsuccessful because their plot was over heard in conversation and rattled on.
When Paul perceived one part were Sadducees, the other Pharisees, he cried out, "I am a Pharisee, son of a Pharisee, concerning the hope and resurrection of the dead I am being judged!" And when he said this, a dissension arose between the Pharisees and Saducees; and the assembly was divided (Acts 23:6-7). Meanwhile there is a conspiracy of about 40 Jews against Paul who wanted to kill him (v12-13). But the ambush (v16) was unsuccessful because their plot was over heard in conversation and rattled on.
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