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After Jesus’ resurrection, the Sadducees spread falsehoods and sought to absolve themselves by involving the Roman governor. When the guards who had been stationed at Jesus’ tomb reported the news of [[Jesus’ Resurrection|His resurrection]] to the chief priests and [[elders]], they bribed the soldiers and instructed them to spread the lie that the disciples had stolen Jesus’ body. They reassured the soldiers, promising that if any issues arose, they would speak to the Roman governor on their behalf.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+28%3A11-15&version=NIV |title=Matthew 28:11–15 |quote= }}</ref> | After Jesus’ resurrection, the Sadducees spread falsehoods and sought to absolve themselves by involving the Roman governor. When the guards who had been stationed at Jesus’ tomb reported the news of [[Jesus’ Resurrection|His resurrection]] to the chief priests and [[elders]], they bribed the soldiers and instructed them to spread the lie that the disciples had stolen Jesus’ body. They reassured the soldiers, promising that if any issues arose, they would speak to the Roman governor on their behalf.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+28%3A11-15&version=NIV |title=Matthew 28:11–15 |quote= }}</ref> | ||
Despite this opposition, the [[Apostle|apostles]], who had witnessed Jesus’ resurrection and [[Ascension of Jesus|ascension]], zealously spread the [[gospel]], empowered by the blessing of the [[The Holy Spirit|Holy Spirit]] on [[Pentecost]]. As the apostles preached Jesus’ name and performed miracles, more and more people, including many priests from the Sadducees, came to accept the [[Christ]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+4%3A33-35&version=NIV |title=Acts 4:33–35 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+6%3A7&version=NIV |title=Acts 6:7 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> This stirred jealousy among the Sadducees, who often unjustly arrested and imprisoned the apostles.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+4%3A1-4&version=NIV |title=Acts 4:1–4 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+5%3A18&version=NIV |title=Acts 5:18 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> They also joined forces with the Pharisees to stone [[Stephen]] to death.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+6%3A8-8&version=NIV |title=Acts 6:8–8:1 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> | Despite this opposition, the [[Apostle|apostles]], who had witnessed Jesus’ resurrection and [[The Ascension of Jesus|ascension]], zealously spread the [[gospel]], empowered by the blessing of the [[The Holy Spirit|Holy Spirit]] on [[Pentecost]]. As the apostles preached Jesus’ name and performed miracles, more and more people, including many priests from the Sadducees, came to accept the [[Christ]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+4%3A33-35&version=NIV |title=Acts 4:33–35 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+6%3A7&version=NIV |title=Acts 6:7 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> This stirred jealousy among the Sadducees, who often unjustly arrested and imprisoned the apostles.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+4%3A1-4&version=NIV |title=Acts 4:1–4 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+5%3A18&version=NIV |title=Acts 5:18 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> They also joined forces with the Pharisees to stone [[Stephen]] to death.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+6%3A8-8&version=NIV |title=Acts 6:8–8:1 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> | ||
Having greatly benefited from making Jerusalem their stronghold, the Sadducees faded into history after the destruction of the temple—their central place of activity—during the Roman general Titus's siege of Jerusalem in 70 A.D.<ref>[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Sadducee Sadducee], ''Britannica''</ref> | Having greatly benefited from making Jerusalem their stronghold, the Sadducees faded into history after the destruction of the temple—their central place of activity—during the Roman general Titus's siege of Jerusalem in 70 A.D.<ref>[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Sadducee Sadducee], ''Britannica''</ref> | ||