A sect of the Jews
  Acts 5:17  
 Denied the resurrection and a future stated
  Matthew 22:23; Luke 20:27  
 The resurrection a cause of dispute between them and the Pharisees
  Acts 23:6-9  
 Were refused baptism by John
  Matthew 3:7  
 CHRIST   Tempted by
  Matthew 16:1   
 Cautioned his disciples against their principles
  Matthew 16:6,11,12   
 Vindicated the resurrection against
  Matthew 22:24-32; Mark 12:19-27   
 Silenced
  Matthew 22:34   
 Persecuted the Christians
  Acts 4:1; 5:17,18,40