hope of the resurrection of the dead am I called in question. And when he had said this, there arose a contention 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 clamour: and the scribes of the Pharisees’ side arising, contended, saying, We find no evil in this man: but if a spirit or an angel hath spoken to him, let us not fight against God.