Acts 23:5

Easy To Read Version

Paul said, “Brothers, I did not know this man was the high priest. It is written in the Scriptures, {\cf2\super [452]} ‘You must not say bad things about a leader of your people.’ {\cf2\super [453]} ”

Cross References

Exodus 22:28

“You must not curse [144] God or the leaders of your people.

Ecclesiastes 10:20

Don’t say bad things about the king. Don’t even think bad things about him. And don’t say bad things about rich people, even if you are alone in your home. Why? Because a little bird might fly and tell them everything you said.

Acts 23:4

The men standing near Paul said to him, “You cannot talk like that to God’s high priest. {\cf2\super [451]} You are insulting him!”

Acts 24:17

“I was away \{from Jerusalem\} for many years. I went back there to bring money to my people and to give some offerings (gifts).

2 Peter 2:10

That punishment is for those people who live by doing the bad things their sinful selves want, and it is for people who hate the Lord’s authority (power).