Acts 23:5

Good News Translation

Paul answered, “My fellow Israelites, I did not know that he was the High Priest. The scripture says, ‘You must not speak evil of the ruler of your people.’”

Cross References

Exodus 22:28

“Do not speak evil of God, and do not curse a leader of your people.

Ecclesiastes 10:20

Don't criticize the king, even silently, and don't criticize the rich, even in the privacy of your bedroom. A bird might carry the message and tell them what you said.

Acts 23:4

The men close to Paul said to him, “You are insulting God's High Priest!”

Acts 24:17

“After being away from Jerusalem for several years, I went there to take some money to my own people and to offer sacrifices.

2 Peter 2:10

especially those who follow their filthy bodily lusts and despise God's authority. These false teachers are bold and arrogant, and show no respect for the glorious beings above; instead, they insult them.