Acts 23:5

Modern English Version

Paul said, “Brothers, I did not know 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 curse God or curse the ruler of your people.

Ecclesiastes 10:20

Do not curse the king, even in your mind; do not curse the rich, even in your bedroom; for a bird of the air will carry your voice, and a winged creature will declare the matter.

Acts 23:4

Those who stood by said, “Do you criticize God’s high priest?”

Acts 24:17

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

2 Peter 2:10

especially those who walk after the flesh in pursuit of unclean desires, and despise authority. They are presumptuous and arrogant, and are not afraid to slander the angelic beings.