Acts 4:2

Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead.

Cross-reference

Acts 5:17 Historical context

Acts 5:17 again mentions Sadducees filled with jealousy, directly continuing the conflict from this verse.

Acts 10:40–43 Historical context

Acts 10:40-43 summarizes the resurrection witness and preaching commission that Peter and John were proclaiming, causing the Sadducees' annoyance.

Acts 17:18 Parallel

In Acts 17:18, Paul similarly preaches Jesus and the resurrection, provoking the same dismissive reaction from philosophers — a parallel scenario of opposition to the resurrection message.

Acts 17:32 Parallel

Acts 17:32 shows a mixed response to the resurrection preaching — some mock, others defer — mirroring the Sadducees' annoyance in the main verse.

Acts 24:15 Contrast

Acts 24:15 affirms a future resurrection of both just and unjust — directly countering the Sadducees' denial that provoked the annoyance in the main verse.

Acts 24:21 Parallel

Acts 24:21 explicitly states that Paul is on trial 'with respect to the resurrection of the dead' — the same issue that caused the Sadducees' annoyance.

Acts 26:8 Related theme

Acts 26:8 questions why resurrection is considered incredible — directly addressing the Sadducees' disbelief that underlies their annoyance in the main verse.

Acts 26:23 Parallel

Acts 26:23 proclaims Christ as the first to rise from the dead, spreading light — the very message the Sadducees were annoyed to hear taught.

Acts 13:45 Parallel

Acts 13:45 parallels this with Jews filled with jealousy contradicting Paul's preaching, a similar response.

Acts 17:31 Related theme

Acts 17:31 expands on the theological basis: the resurrection of Jesus proves God's appointed judge — connecting the proclamation to divine vindication.

1 Thessalonians 4:14 states belief in Jesus' death and resurrection. This is the core of what the apostles proclaimed in Acts 4:2.

2 Corinthians 4:14 affirms resurrection through Jesus — the very doctrine the Sadducees opposed. The contrast is between opposition and confident belief.

1 Corinthians 15:12-13 confronts those denying the resurrection, arguing its necessity — echoing the Sadducees' denial that sparked the conflict in Acts 4:2.

Luke 20:27 Historical context

Luke 20:27 also notes Sadducees deny resurrection — directly explaining their hostility to the apostles' message.

Mark 12:18 Historical context

Mark 12:18 identifies Sadducees as those who deny resurrection — the very reason they oppose the apostles' teaching here.

Matthew 24:9 Prophetic fulfillment

Matthew 24:9 predicts that disciples will be delivered up for Christ's sake — the arrest here fulfills that warning.

Romans 8:11 Parallel

Romans 8:11 connects the resurrection of Jesus to the Spirit giving life to believers — a theological expansion on the resurrection power that provoked opposition.

1 Corinthians 15:23 lays out the order of resurrection — Christ first, then believers. This echoes the same resurrection teaching the Sadducees opposed.