Acts 23:5

New English Translation

Paul replied, “I did not realize, brothers, that he was the high priest, for it is written, ‘You must not speak evil about a ruler of your people.’”

Cross References

Exodus 22:28

“You must not blaspheme God or curse the ruler of your people.

Ecclesiastes 10:20

Do not curse a king even in your thoughts, and do not curse the rich while in your bedroom; for a bird might report what you are thinking, or some winged creature might repeat your words.

Acts 23:4

Those standing near him said, “Do you dare insult God’s high priest?”

Acts 24:17

After several years I came to bring to my people gifts for the poor and to present offerings,

2 Peter 2:10

especially those who indulge their fleshly desires and who despise authority. Brazen and insolent, they are not afraid to insult the glorious ones,