Acts 23:5

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

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

Cross References

Exodus 22:28

“You shall not revile God or curse a leader of your people.

Ecclesiastes 10:20

Do not curse the king, even in your thoughts, or curse the rich, even in your bedroom, for a bird of the air may carry your voice, or some winged creature tell the matter.

Acts 23:4

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

Acts 24:17

Now after some years I came to bring alms to my people and to offer sacrifices.

2 Peter 2:10

—especially those who indulge their flesh in depraved lust and who despise authority. Bold and willful, they are not afraid to slander the glorious ones,