Acts 23:5

New Century Version

Paul said, “Brothers, I did not know this man was the high priest. It is written in the Scriptures, ‘You must not curse a leader of your people.’ ”

Cross References

Exodus 22:28

“You must not speak against God or curse a leader of your people.

Ecclesiastes 10:20

Don’t make fun of the king, and don’t make fun of rich people, even in your bedroom. A little bird might carry your words; a bird might fly and tell what you said.

Acts 23:4

The men standing near Paul said to him, “You cannot insult God’s high priest like that!”

Acts 24:17

“After being away from Jerusalem for several years, I went back to bring money to my people and to offer sacrifices.

2 Peter 2:10

That punishment is especially for those who live by doing the evil things their sinful selves want and who hate authority. These false teachers are bold and do anything they want. They are not afraid to speak against the angels.