Acts 23:9
New International Version
There was a great uproar, and some of the teachers of the law who were Pharisees stood up and argued vigorously. “We find nothing wrong with this man,” they said. “What if a spirit or an angel has spoken to him?”

New Living Translation
So there was a great uproar. Some of the teachers of religious law who were Pharisees jumped up and began to argue forcefully. “We see nothing wrong with him,” they shouted. “Perhaps a spirit or an angel spoke to him.”

English Standard Version
Then a great clamor arose, and some of the scribes of the Pharisees’ party stood up and contended sharply, “We find nothing wrong in this man. What if a spirit or an angel spoke to him?”

Berean Standard Bible
A great clamor arose, and some scribes from the party of the Pharisees got up and contended sharply, “We find nothing wrong with this man. What if a spirit or an angel has spoken to him?”

Berean Literal Bible
Then a great clamor arose, and some of the scribes of the party of the Pharisees, having risen up, were contending, saying, “We find nothing evil in this man. And what if a spirit or an angel has spoken to him?”

King James Bible
And there arose a great cry: and the scribes that were of the Pharisees' part arose, and strove, 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.

New King James Version
Then there arose a loud outcry. And the scribes of the Pharisees’ party arose and protested, saying, “We find no evil in this man; but if a spirit or an angel has spoken to him, let us not fight against God.”

New American Standard Bible
And a great uproar occurred; and some of the scribes of the Pharisaic party stood up and started arguing heatedly, saying, “We find nothing wrong with this man; suppose a spirit or an angel has spoken to him?”

NASB 1995
And there occurred a great uproar; and some of the scribes of the Pharisaic party stood up and began to argue heatedly, saying, “We find nothing wrong with this man; suppose a spirit or an angel has spoken to him?”

NASB 1977
And there arose a great uproar; and some of the scribes of the Pharisaic party stood up and began to argue heatedly, saying, “We find nothing wrong with this man; suppose a spirit or an angel has spoken to him?”

Legacy Standard Bible
And there occurred a great outcry; and some of the scribes of the Pharisaic party stood up and began to argue heatedly, saying, “We find nothing wrong with this man. Suppose a spirit or an angel has spoken to him?”

Amplified Bible
Then a great uproar occurred, and some of the scribes of the Pharisees’ party stood up and began to argue heatedly [in Paul’s favor], saying, “We find nothing wrong with this man; suppose a spirit or an angel has [really] spoken to him?”

Berean Annotated Bible
A great clamor arose, and some scribes from the party of the Pharisees got up and contended sharply, “We find nothing wrong with this man. What if a spirit {pneuma} or an angel (messenger) has spoken to him?

Christian Standard Bible
The shouting grew loud, and some of the scribes of the Pharisees’ party got up and argued vehemently, “We find nothing evil in this man. What if a spirit or an angel has spoken to him? ”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The shouting grew loud, and some of the scribes of the Pharisees’ party got up and argued vehemently: “We find nothing evil in this man. What if a spirit or an angel has spoken to him?”

American Standard Version
And there arose a great clamor: and some of the scribes of the Pharisees part stood up, and strove, saying, We find no evil in this man: and what if a spirit hath spoken to him, or an angel?

Contemporary English Version
and so there was a lot of shouting. Some of the teachers of the Law of Moses were Pharisees. Finally, they became angry and said, "We don't find anything wrong with this man. Maybe a spirit or an angel really did speak to him."

English Revised Version
And there arose a great clamour: and some of the scribes of the Pharisees' part stood up, and strove, saying, We find no evil in this man: and what if a spirit hath spoken to him, or an angel?

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The shouting became very loud. Some of the scribes were Pharisees who argued their position forcefully. They said, "We don't find anything wrong with this man. Maybe a spirit or an angel actually spoke to him!"

Good News Translation
The shouting became louder, and some of the teachers of the Law who belonged to the party of the Pharisees stood up and protested strongly: "We cannot find a thing wrong with this man! Perhaps a spirit or an angel really did speak to him!"

International Standard Version
There was a great deal of shouting until some of the scribes who belonged to the party of the Pharisees stood up and argued forcefully, "We find nothing wrong with this man. What if a spirit or an angel has spoken to him?"

NET Bible
There was a great commotion, and some experts in the law from the party of the Pharisees stood up and protested strongly, "We find nothing wrong with this man. What if a spirit or an angel has spoken to him?"

New Heart English Bible
A great clamor arose, and some of the scribes of the Pharisees part stood up, and contended, saying, "We find no evil in this man. What if a spirit spoke to him, or an angel?"

Webster's Bible Translation
And there arose a great cry: and the scribes that were of the Pharisees' part arose, and 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.

Weymouth New Testament
So there arose a great uproar; and some of the Scribes belonging to the sect of the Pharisees sprang to their feet and fiercely contended, saying, "We find no harm in the man. What if a spirit has spoken to him, or an angel----!"
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
A great clamor arose, and some scribes from the party of the Pharisees got up and contended sharply, “We find nothing wrong with this man. If a spirit or an angel has spoken to him, let us not fight against God.”

World English Bible
A great clamor arose, and some of the scribes of the Pharisees’ part stood up, and contended, saying, “We find no evil in this man. But if a spirit or angel has spoken to him, let’s not fight against God!”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And there came a great cry, and the scribes of the Pharisees’ part having arisen, were striving, saying, “We find no evil in this man; and if a spirit spoke to him, or a messenger, we may not fight against God”;

Berean Literal Bible
Then a great clamor arose, and some of the scribes of the party of the Pharisees, having risen up, were contending, saying, “We find nothing evil in this man. And what if a spirit or an angel has spoken to him?”

Young's Literal Translation
And there came a great cry, and the scribes of the Pharisees' part having arisen, were striving, saying, 'No evil do we find in this man; and if a spirit spake to him, or a messenger, we may not fight against God;'

Smith's Literal Translation
And there was a great cry: and the scribes of the Pharisees' part, having risen, struggled with obstinacy, saying, We find nothing evil in this man: but if a spirit or messenger spake to him, we should not contend against God.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And there arose a great cry. And some of the Pharisees rising up, strove, saying: We find no evil in this man. What if a spirit hath spoken to him, or an angel?

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then there occurred a great clamor. And some of the Pharisees, rising up, were fighting, saying: “We find nothing evil in this man. What if a spirit has spoken to him, or an angel?”

New American Bible
A great uproar occurred, and some scribes belonging to the Pharisee party stood up and sharply argued, “We find nothing wrong with this man. Suppose a spirit or an angel has spoken to him?”

New Revised Standard Version
Then a great clamor arose, and certain scribes of the Pharisees’ group stood up and contended, “We find nothing wrong with this man. What if a spirit or an angel has spoken to him?”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then there arose a great cry: and the scribes that were of the party of the Phar’i-sees rose up, and argued, saying, We find no fault with this man: and if a spirit or an angel has spoken to him, there is nothing wrong in that.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And there was a great noise. Some of the Scribes stood on the side of The Pharisees and were contending with them and they were saying, “We find no evil in this man, but if a spirit or an Angel has spoken with him, what is there in that?”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
We find no evil in this man; but if a spirit or an angel has spoken to him, let us not fight against God.

Godbey New Testament
And there was a great clamor: and certain ones of the scribes on the part of the Pharisees, rising up, continued to strive, saying, We find nothing evil in this man: but has a spirit or an angel spoken to him?

Haweis New Testament
And a great clamour arose: and the scribes rising up who were of the party of the Pharisees, contended stoutly, saying, We find no fault in this man: but if a spirit have spoken to him, or an angel, let us not fight against God.

Mace New Testament
and the Scribes taking part with the Pharisees, grew warm in the debate, and said, "we find no harm in this man; perhaps a spirit or an angel has spoke to him."

Weymouth New Testament
So there arose a great uproar; and some of the Scribes belonging to the sect of the Pharisees sprang to their feet and fiercely contended, saying, "We find no harm in the man. What if a spirit has spoken to him, or an angel----!"

Worrell New Testament
And there arose a great clamor, and some of the scribes of the party of the Pharisees, rising up, were fiercely contending, saying, "We find no evil in this man; but, if a spirit spake to him, or an angel —."

Worsley New Testament
So there was a great clamor: and the scribes that were of the party of the pharisees rose up and 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.

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Audio Bible



Context
Paul Before the Sanhedrin
8For the Sadducees say that there is neither a resurrection, nor angels, nor spirits, but the Pharisees acknowledge them all. 9 A great clamor arose, and some scribes from the party of the Pharisees got up and contended sharply, “We find nothing wrong with this man. What if a spirit or an angel has spoken to him?” 10The dispute grew so violent that the commander was afraid they would tear Paul to pieces. He ordered the soldiers to go down and remove him by force and bring him into the barracks.…

Cross References
A great clamor arose,

Acts 19:32
Meanwhile the assembly was in turmoil. Some were shouting one thing and some another, and most of them did not even know why they were there.

Luke 23:18
But they all cried out in unison: “Away with this man! Release Barabbas to us!”
and some scribes from the party of the Pharisees got up and contended sharply,

Acts 15:5
But some believers from the party of the Pharisees stood up and declared, “The Gentiles must be circumcised and required to obey the law of Moses.”

Luke 11:53-54
As Jesus went on from there, the scribes and Pharisees began to oppose Him bitterly and to ply Him with questions about many things, / waiting to catch Him in something He might say.
“We find nothing wrong with this man.

Luke 23:4
Then Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds, “I find no basis for a charge against this man.”

John 18:38
“What is truth?” Pilate asked. And having said this, he went out again to the Jews and told them, “I find no basis for a charge against Him.

Acts 25:25
But I found he had done nothing worthy of death, and since he has now appealed to the Emperor, I decided to send him.
What if a spirit or an angel has spoken to him?”

Acts 10:19-20
As Peter continued to reflect on the vision, the Spirit said to him, “Behold, three men are looking for you. / So get up! Go downstairs and accompany them without hesitation, because I have sent them.”

Acts 8:26
Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Get up and go south to the desert road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.”

Luke 1:11-13
Just then an angel of the Lord appeared to Zechariah, standing at the right side of the altar of incense. / When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and gripped with fear. / But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John.
Acts 5:39
But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop them. You may even find yourselves fighting against God.”

Acts 22:6-10
About noon as I was approaching Damascus, suddenly a bright light from heaven flashed around me. / I fell to the ground and heard a voice say to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?’ / ‘Who are You, Lord?’ I asked. ‘I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom you are persecuting,’ He replied. …

Acts 9:3-6
As Saul drew near to Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. / He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?” / “Who are You, Lord?” Saul asked. “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” He replied. …

Acts 26:12-18
In this pursuit I was on my way to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests. / About noon, O king, as I was on the road, I saw a light from heaven, brighter than the sun, shining around me and my companions. / We all fell to the ground, and I heard a voice say to me in Hebrew, ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads.’ …

Acts 15:7-11
After much discussion, Peter got up and said to them, “Brothers, you know that in the early days God made a choice among you that the Gentiles would hear from my lips the message of the gospel and believe. / And God, who knows the heart, showed His approval by giving the Holy Spirit to them, just as He did to us. / He made no distinction between us and them, for He cleansed their hearts by faith. …

Acts 22:17-21
Later, when I had returned to Jerusalem and was praying at the temple, I fell into a trance / and saw the Lord saying to me, ‘Hurry! Leave Jerusalem quickly, because the people here will not accept your testimony about Me.’ / ‘Lord,’ I answered, ‘they know very well that in one synagogue after another I imprisoned and beat those who believed in You. …


Treasury of Scripture

And there arose a great cry: and the scribes that were of the Pharisees' part arose, and strove, saying, We find no evil in this man: but if a spirit or an angel has spoken to him, let us not fight against God.

We.

Acts 25:25
But when I found that he had committed nothing worthy of death, and that he himself hath appealed to Augustus, I have determined to send him.

Acts 26:31
And when they were gone aside, they talked between themselves, saying, This man doeth nothing worthy of death or of bonds.

1 Samuel 24:17
And he said to David, Thou art more righteous than I: for thou hast rewarded me good, whereas I have rewarded thee evil.

if.

Acts 23:8
For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, neither angel, nor spirit: but the Pharisees confess both.

Acts 9:4
And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?

Acts 22:7,17,18
And I fell unto the ground, and heard a voice saying unto me, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? …

let.

Acts 5:39
But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God.

Acts 11:17
Forasmuch then as God gave them the like gift as he did unto us, who believed on the Lord Jesus Christ; what was I, that I could withstand God?

1 Corinthians 10:22
Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than he?

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Acts 23
1. As Paul pleads his cause,
2. Ananias commands them to strike him.
7. Dissension among his accusers.
11. God encourages him.
14. The Jews' vow to kill Paul,
20. is declared unto the chief captain.
27. He sends him to Felix the governor.












A great clamor arose
This phrase indicates a significant uproar or commotion, reflecting the intense emotions and divisions among the Jewish leaders. The setting is the Sanhedrin, the Jewish ruling council, where Paul is being tried. The clamor signifies the deep-seated conflict between the Pharisees and Sadducees, two prominent Jewish sects with differing beliefs, particularly regarding the resurrection and spiritual beings.

and some scribes from the party of the Pharisees got up and contended sharply
The scribes were experts in the Law and often aligned with the Pharisees, who believed in the resurrection, angels, and spirits. Their sharp contention suggests a vigorous defense of Paul, likely because his teachings on the resurrection aligned more closely with Pharisaic beliefs. This moment highlights the internal divisions within the Jewish leadership and the strategic use of these divisions by Paul to his advantage.

“We find nothing wrong with this man.
This declaration by the Pharisees echoes similar statements made about Jesus during His trials, where no fault was found in Him by Pilate (Luke 23:4). It underscores the innocence of Paul in the eyes of some Jewish leaders and foreshadows the eventual recognition of the gospel's truth by some within Judaism.

What if a spirit or an angel has spoken to him?”
The Pharisees' openness to the possibility of divine communication through spirits or angels reflects their doctrinal beliefs, contrasting with the Sadducees, who denied such phenomena. This question suggests a willingness to consider Paul's vision on the road to Damascus as a legitimate divine encounter, similar to angelic visitations in the Old Testament (e.g., Genesis 18, Daniel 9). It also points to the broader biblical theme of God using supernatural means to guide and communicate with His people.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Paul the Apostle
A central figure in the New Testament, Paul is on trial before the Sanhedrin, the Jewish ruling council, for preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ.

2. The Sanhedrin
The Jewish council consisting of Pharisees and Sadducees, responsible for religious and legal matters in Jerusalem.

3. Pharisees
A Jewish sect known for strict adherence to the Law and belief in the resurrection, angels, and spirits.

4. Sadducees
Another Jewish sect, often in opposition to the Pharisees, known for denying the resurrection, angels, and spirits.

5. Scribes of the Pharisees’ party
These were experts in the Law who sided with Paul during the trial, suggesting that he might have received a revelation from a spirit or an angel.
Teaching Points
The Power of Division
The division between the Pharisees and Sadducees shows how differing beliefs can be used strategically. Paul wisely uses this division to his advantage, teaching us to be discerning and wise in our interactions.

The Role of Conscience
The Pharisees' willingness to consider Paul's experience as possibly divine reminds us to keep an open heart to God's workings, even when they challenge our preconceived notions.

God's Sovereignty in Trials
Despite the chaos and opposition, God’s purpose for Paul is being fulfilled. This encourages us to trust in God's sovereignty, even when circumstances seem unfavorable.

The Importance of Testimony
Paul's consistent testimony about his encounter with Christ serves as a powerful witness. We are reminded of the importance of sharing our personal experiences of God's work in our lives.

Unity in Essential Beliefs
The Pharisees and Sadducees' disagreement highlights the need for unity in essential Christian beliefs, such as the resurrection, while allowing for diversity in non-essential matters.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Acts 23:9?

2. How does Acts 23:9 demonstrate God's protection over Paul amidst conflict?

3. What role do the Pharisees play in Acts 23:9's unfolding events?

4. How can we discern God's will in divisive situations like Acts 23:9?

5. How does Acts 23:9 connect to God's sovereignty throughout Scripture?

6. How can we apply Paul's courage in Acts 23:9 to our daily lives?

7. What does Acts 23:9 reveal about the division between Pharisees and Sadducees?

8. How does Acts 23:9 illustrate the role of divine intervention in Paul's defense?

9. Why do the Pharisees defend Paul in Acts 23:9 despite their usual opposition?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 23?

11. What does it mean to be pharisaical?

12. Why does secular morality often surpass religious moral teachings?

13. Acts 23:6–7 – Did Paul use his Pharisee identity just to create division, and is there historical evidence supporting such a reaction from the council?

14. Why does Jesus tell people not to call anyone 'father' (Matthew 23:9), yet the Bible refers to Abraham as 'our father' (Romans 4:16)?
What Does Acts 23:9 Mean
A great clamor arose

• Paul has just declared himself a Pharisee who believes in the resurrection (Acts 23:6), instantly igniting the simmering rivalry between Pharisees and Sadducees.

• Similar scenes of noisy turmoil appear in Acts 19:32 and 21:30, reminding us that gospel truth often provokes public upheaval.

• The uproar underscores how spiritual conflict quickly spills into the visible realm when core doctrines—here, resurrection—are at stake (Ephesians 6:12).


Some scribes from the party of the Pharisees got up

• Unlike Sadducees, Pharisees affirmed angels, spirits, and resurrection (Acts 23:8); these shared beliefs position them to feel at least theoretical sympathy for Paul.

• The presence of “scribes”—experts in the Law (Luke 5:17)—shows that even scholarly elites can be stirred to take sides once truth confronts them.

• Earlier, Pharisee-background believers voiced convictions in Acts 15:5, illustrating that not all Pharisees rejected Christ; some, like Nicodemus (John 3:1; 19:39), eventually embraced Him.


[They] contended sharply

• The verb pictures a heated legal debate, similar to the strong dispute in Acts 11:2 when Jewish believers questioned Peter.

• Truth calls for firm defense (Jude 1:3); the Pharisees’ vigorous argument here, though imperfectly motivated, still exposes the weakness of the Sadducees’ denial of the supernatural.


We find nothing wrong with this man

• Echoes Pilate’s verdict on Jesus (Luke 23:4) and Festus’ later assessment of Paul (Acts 25:25).

• God keeps vindicating His servants before governing authorities (Proverbs 16:7).

• Even adversaries are compelled to admit innocence when confronted with integrity and the Spirit’s testimony (1 Peter 3:16).


What if a spirit or an angel has spoken to him?

• Pharisees admit the genuine possibility of supernatural revelation, aligning with Old Testament precedent—e.g., the Angel of the LORD guiding Gideon (Judges 6:12) or Elijah (1 Kings 19:7).

• Their question unwittingly affirms Paul’s claim that the risen Christ appeared to him (Acts 22:6–10; 26:13–15).

• Comparable assumptions surface in Acts 12:15, where believers think Peter’s “angel” is at the door—evidence that first-century Jews expected angelic activity.

Hebrews 1:14 reminds us that angels are “ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation,” reinforcing the plausibility of Paul’s divine encounter.


summary

Acts 23:9 records God’s strategic use of theological divisions to shield Paul. The uproar shows how firmly held doctrines—especially the resurrection—impact real-life events. Pharisaic scholars, though not yet followers of Christ, are driven by their own beliefs about angels and spirits to declare Paul innocent and entertain the very possibility that he has received true revelation. The verse testifies to God’s sovereign protection of His messenger, the credibility of supernatural testimony, and the unstoppable advance of the gospel even amid fierce opposition.

(9) Let us not fight against God.--If we could receive these words as part of the original text, they would be a singularly characteristic reproduction of the counsel of St. Paul's master (Acts 5:39). They are, however, wanting in many of the best MSS. and versions, and were apparently added to complete the sentence which St. Luke had left in the emphasis of its unfinished abruptness. Possibly its close was drowned in the tumultuous cries of the Sadducees. The line taken by the Pharisees is altogether that of Gamaliel. After twenty-five years they have not got further than the cautious policy of those who halt between two opinions. They give a verdict of "Not Guilty" as to the specific charges brought against St. Paul. They think it possible that he may have received a vision or revelation of some kind. In the word "spirit" they perhaps admit that the form of Jesus may have appeared to him as a spectre from the world of the dead.

Verse 9. - Clamor for cry, A.V.; some of the for the, A.V.; of the Pharisees part for that were of the, etc., A.V.; stood up for arose, A.V.; and what for but, A.V.; a spirit hath spoken to him, or an angel for a spirit or an angel hath spoken to him, A.V.; the R.T. omits the clause in the T.R., let us not fight against God. The scribes (comp. Luke 20:39). We find no evil in this man (comp. John 18:29, 33; Luke 23:14, 15, 22). What if a spirit, etc.; alluding to what Paul had said in Acts 22:17, 18.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
A great
μεγάλη (megalē)
Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3173: Large, great, in the widest sense.

clamor
κραυγὴ (kraugē)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2906: (a) a shout, cry, clamor, (b) outcry, clamoring against another. From krazo; an outcry.

arose,
Ἐγένετο (Egeneto)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

some
τινὲς (tines)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 5100: Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.

scribes
γραμματέων (grammateōn)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 1122: From gramma. A writer, i.e. scribe or secretary.

from the
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

party
μέρους (merous)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 3313: A part, portion, share. From an obsolete but more primary form of meiromai; a division or share.

of the
τῶν (tōn)
Article - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

Pharisees
Φαρισαίων (Pharisaiōn)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 5330: Of Hebrew origin; a separatist, i.e. Exclusively religious; a Pharisean, i.e. Jewish sectary.

got up
ἀναστάντες (anastantes)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 450: To raise up, set up; I rise from among (the) dead; I arise, appear. From ana and histemi; to stand up.

[and] contended sharply,
διεμάχοντο (diemachonto)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1264: To strive greatly, contend fiercely. From dia and machomai; to fight fiercely.

“We find
εὑρίσκομεν (heuriskomen)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural
Strong's 2147: A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find.

nothing
Οὐδὲν (Ouden)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3762: No one, none, nothing.

wrong
κακὸν (kakon)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 2556: Bad, evil, in the widest sense. Apparently a primary word; worthless, i.e. depraved, or injurious.

with
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

this
τούτῳ (toutō)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it.

man.
ἀνθρώπῳ (anthrōpō)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.

What if
εἰ (ei)
Conjunction
Strong's 1487: If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.

a spirit
πνεῦμα (pneuma)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4151: Wind, breath, spirit.

or
(ē)
Conjunction
Strong's 2228: Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than.

an angel
ἄγγελος (angelos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 32: From aggello; a messenger; especially an 'angel'; by implication, a pastor.

has spoken
ἐλάλησεν (elalēsen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2980: A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.

to him?”
αὐτῷ (autō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.


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NT Apostles: Acts 23:9 A great clamor arose and some (Acts of the Apostles Ac)
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