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*'''Jesus’ Rebuke'''
*'''Jesus’ Rebuke'''
:Jesus pointed out that if they believed in the writings of [[Moses]] (the Pentateuch), they would also believe in Him and His teachings. This made it clear that the faith of the Sadducees, who acknowledged the Pentateuch but rejected Jesus, was not recognized by God.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+5%3A46-47&version=NIV |title=John 5:46–47 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> Jesus rebuked the Sadducees, who were seeking a sign, as well as the Pharisees, and warned His disciples to beware of their teachings.
:Jesus pointed out that if they believed in the writings of [[Moses]] (the Pentateuch), they would also believe in Him and His teachings. This made it clear that the faith of the Sadducees, who acknowledged the Pentateuch but rejected Jesus, was not recognized by God.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+5%3A46-47&version=NIV |title=John 5:46–47 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> Jesus rebuked the Sadducees, who were seeking a sign, as well as the Pharisees, and warned His disciples to beware of their teachings.
{{quote5 |내용= The Pharisees and '''Sadducees''' came to Jesus and tested him by asking him to show them a sign from heaven. He replied, “. . . A wicked and adulterous generation looks for a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah.” Jesus then left them and went away. . . . Aware of their discussion, Jesus asked, “. . . How is it you don’t understand that I was not talking to you about bread? But be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees.” 12 Then they understood that he was not telling them to guard against the yeast used in bread, but '''against the teaching of the''' Pharisees and '''Sadducees'''. |출처= [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2016%3A1%E2%80%9312&version=NIV Matthew 16:1–12]}}
{{quote5 |내용= The Pharisees and '''Sadducees''' came to Jesus and tested him by asking him to show them a sign from heaven. He replied, “. . . A wicked and adulterous generation looks for a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah.” Jesus then left them and went away. . . . Aware of their discussion, Jesus asked, “. . . How is it you don’t understand that I was not talking to you about bread? But be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees.” Then they understood that he was not telling them to guard against the yeast used in bread, but '''against the teaching of the''' Pharisees and '''Sadducees'''. |출처= [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2016%3A1%E2%80%9312&version=NIV Matthew 16:1–12]}}


==Post-Jesus History==
==Post-Jesus History==
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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>
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' siege of Jerusalem in 70 A.D.<ref>[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Sadducee Sadducee], ''Britannica''</ref>


==See also==
==See also==