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The Pharisees described as a sect

Acts 26:5 The word “sect” in the NT does not have the same negative connotations as in modern society. The Greek word for “sect” is also translated as “party” in the NIV. See also Luke 5:30; Acts 15:5

The Sadducees described as a sect

Acts 5:17

Christians described as a sect

Acts 24:14 See also Acts 24:5; Acts 28:21-22

Sectarianism condemned

1 Corinthians 3:3-4; 2 Corinthians 12:20; Galatians 5:20

See also

7120  Christians
7540  Judaism
7550  Pharisees
7555  Sadducees
8237  doctrine, false
8748  false religion
8766  heresies