Acts 23:5

Conservative English Version

Paul replied, "Oh! I didn't know he was the high priest. The Scriptures do tell us not to speak evil about a leader of our people."

Cross References

Exodus 22:28

Don't speak evil of me or of the ruler of your people.

Ecclesiastes 10:20

Don't even think about cursing the king; don't curse the rich, not even in secret. A little bird might hear and tell everything.

Acts 23:4

The men standing beside Paul asked, "Don't you know you are insulting God's high priest?"

Acts 24:17

After being away for several years, I returned here to bring gifts for the poor people of my nation and to offer sacrifices.

2 Peter 2:10

The Lord is especially hard on people who disobey him and don't think of anything except their own filthy desires. They are reckless and proud and are not afraid of cursing the glorious beings in heaven.