Acts 23:5 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

‘I did not know, brothers, that he was the high priest,’ replied Paul. ‘For it is written, You must not speak evil of a ruler of your people.’  ,

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

Then said Paul, I wist not, brethren, that he was the high priest: for it is written, Thou shalt not speak evil of the ruler of thy people.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

And Paul said, I was not conscious, brethren, that he was a high priest; for the Scripture says, You shall not speak ill of a ruler of your people. [Exod. 22:28.]

American Standard Version (1901)

And Paul said, I knew not, brethren, that he was high priest: for it is written, Thou shalt not speak evil of a ruler of thy people.

Common English Bible

Paul replied, “Brothers, I wasn’t aware that he was the high priest. It is written, “You will not speak evil about a ruler of your people”.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

And Paul said: "I did not know, brothers, that he is the high priest. For it is written: 'You shall not speak evil of the leader of your people.' "

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

And Paul said: I knew not, brethren, that he is the high priest. For it is written: Thou shalt not speak evil of the prince of thy people.

Acts 23:5 Cross References

Exodus 22:28

‘You must not blaspheme God  or curse a leader among your people.

Ecclesiastes 10:20

Do not curse the king even in your thoughts, and do not curse a rich person even in your bedroom, for a bird of the sky may carry the message, and a winged creature may report the matter.

Acts 23:4

Those standing nearby said, ‘Do you dare revile God’s high priest? ’

Acts 24:17

After many years, I came to bring charitable gifts and offerings to my people.

2 Peter 2:10

especially those who follow the polluting desires of the flesh and despise authority. Bold, arrogant people! They are not afraid to slander the glorious ones;