"Brothers," Paul replied, "I was not aware that he was the high priest, for it is written: 'Do not speak evil about the 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 the king even in your thoughts, or curse the rich even in your bedroom, for a bird of the air may carry your words, and a winged creature may report your speech. Acts 23:4 But those standing nearby said, "How dare you insult the high priest of God!" Treasury of Scripture Then said Paul, I knew not, brothers, that he was the high priest: for it is written, You shall not speak evil of the ruler of your people. I wist. Acts 24:17 Thou. Exodus 22:28 Ecclesiastes 10:20 2 Peter 2:10 |