Acts 23:5

New American Bible - revised edition

Paul answered, “Brothers, I did not realize he was the high priest. For it is written, ‘You shall not curse a ruler of your people.’”

Cross References

Exodus 22:28

You shall not delay the offering of your harvest and your press. You shall give me the firstborn of your sons.

Ecclesiastes 10:20

Even in your thoughts do not curse the king, nor in the privacy of your bedroom curse the rich; For the birds of the air may carry your voice, a winged creature may tell what you say.

Acts 23:4

The attendants said, “Would you revile God’s high priest?”

Acts 24:17

After many years, I came to bring alms for my nation and offerings.

2 Peter 2:10

and especially those who follow the flesh with its depraved desire and show contempt for lordship. False Teachers Denounced. Bold and arrogant, they are not afraid to revile glorious beings,