Acts 23:5

The English Standar Version

And Paul said, "I did not know, brothers, that he was the high priest, for it is written, 'You shall not speak evil of a ruler of your people.' "

Cross References

Exodus 22:28

"You shall not revile God, nor curse a ruler of your people.

Ecclesiastes 10:20

Even in your thought, do not curse the king, nor in your bedroom curse the rich, for a bird of the air will carry your voice, or some winged creature tell the matter.

2 Peter 2:10

and especially those who indulge in the lust of defiling passion and despise authority. Bold and willful, they do not tremble as they blaspheme the glorious ones,

Acts 24:17

Now after several years I came to bring alms to my nation and to present offerings.

Acts 23:4

Those who stood by said, "Would you revile God's high priest?"