Acts 23:5

American King James Version (1999)

Then said Paul, I knew not, brothers, that he was the high priest: for it is written, You shall not speak evil of the ruler of your people.

Cross References

Exodus 22:28

You shall not revile the gods, nor curse the ruler of your people.

Ecclesiastes 10:20

Curse not the king, no not in your thought; and curse not the rich in your bedchamber: for a bird of the air shall carry the voice, and that which has wings shall tell the matter.

Acts 23:4

And they that stood by said, Revile you God's high priest?

Acts 24:17

Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings.

2 Peter 2:10

But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, self-willed, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities.