Acts 23:5

Legacy Standard Bible

And Paul said, “I was not aware, brothers, that he was high priest; for it is written, ‘You shall not speak evil of a ruler of your people.’ ”

Cross References

Exodus 22:28

“You shall not curse God, nor curse a ruler of your people.

Ecclesiastes 10:20

Furthermore, in your bedchamber do not curse a king, and in your sleeping rooms do not curse a rich man, for a bird of the sky will bring the sound and the winged creature will tell the matter.

Acts 23:4

But those standing nearby said, “Do you revile the high priest of God?”

Acts 24:17

Now after several years I came to bring alms to my nation and offerings;

2 Peter 2:10

and especially those who go after the flesh in its corrupt lust and despise authority. Daring, self-willed, they do not tremble when they blaspheme glorious ones,