# Sadducee

## Definition:

The Sadducees were a political group of Jewish priests during the time of Jesus Christ. They supported Roman rule and did not believe in the resurrection.

* Many Sadducees were wealthy, upper-class Jews who held powerful leadership positions such as chief priest and high priest.
* The duties of the Sadducees included taking care of the temple complex and priestly tasks such as offering sacrifices.
* The Sadducees and the Pharisees strongly influenced the Roman leaders to crucify Jesus.
* Jesus spoke against these two religious groups because of their selfishness and hypocrisy.

(See also: [chief priests](../kt/highpriest.md), [council](../other/council.md), [high priest](../kt/highpriest.md), [hypocrite](../kt/hypocrite.md), [Jewish leaders](../other/jewishleaders.md), [Pharisee](../kt/pharisee.md), [priest](../kt/priest.md))

## Bible References:

* [Acts 4:3](rc://en/tn/help/act/04/03)
* [Acts 5:17-18](rc://en/tn/help/act/05/17)
* [Luke 20:27](rc://en/tn/help/luk/20/27)
* [Matthew 3:7](rc://en/tn/help/mat/03/07)
* [Matthew 16:1](rc://en/tn/help/mat/16/01)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: G4523