Acts 23:5

The Passion Translation

Paul answered, “I had no idea, brothers, that he was the high priest. For the Scriptures say, ‘Do not curse the ruler of your people.’ ”

Cross References

2 Peter 2:10

And this especially applies to those who live their lives despising authorities and who abandon themselves to chasing the depraved lusts of their flesh. They are willfully arrogant and insolent, unafraid to insult the glorious ones.

Acts 24:17

“After being away from Jerusalem for several years, I returned to bring to my people gifts for the poor.

Acts 23:4

Those standing near Paul said to him, “Do you dare insult the high priest of God?”