Acts 22-24

Then Paul, knowing that some of them were Sadducees and the others Pharisees, called out in the Sanhedrin, “My brothers, I am a Pharisee, descended from Pharisees. I stand on trial because of the hope of the resurrection of the dead.” (Acts 23:6)

Divide and conquer: Paul uses his knowledge of Jewish beliefs in order to preserve his own life. Because Pharisees believe in resurrection and Sadducees do not, Paul interjects his claim. The two factions have a go at one another, and for the time being they ignore Paul--a temporary victory for the apostle.