Acts 23:5

A Conservative Version

And Paul said, I had not known, brothers, that he is high priest, for it is written, Thou shall not speak ill of a ruler of thy people.

Cross References

Exodus 22:28

Thou shall not revile the gods, nor speak maliciously (LXX/NT) of a ruler of thy people.

Ecclesiastes 10:20

Revile not the king, no, not in thy thought, and revile not the rich in thy bedchamber. For a bird of the heavens shall carry the voice, and that which has wings shall tell the matter.

2 Peter 2:10

And especially those going rear of flesh in a degenerate lust, and who despise lordship. Reckless, self-willed men, they do not tremble when speaking evil of dignities.

Acts 24:17

Now after more years I came, going to make donations to my nation, and offerings,

Acts 23:4

And those who stood by said, Thou revile God's high priest?