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Acts 23:5 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Acts 23:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 23 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Then said Paul, I wist not, brethren, that he was the high priest: for it is written, Thou shalt not speak evil of the ruler of thy people.”
Acts 23:5 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 23:5
I wist not, brethren, that he was the high priest—Paul's statement 'I did not know' (οὐκ ᾔδειν, ouk edein) has sparked much discussion. Perhaps Paul had poor eyesight (Galatians 4:15), or Ananias wasn't wearing high priestly garments, or Paul spoke ironically ('I didn't recognize behavior so corrupt as befitting a high priest'). Regardless, Paul immediately submitted to Scripture.For it is written, Thou shalt not speak evil of the ruler of thy people—Paul quoted Exodus 22:28, demonstrating his submission to biblical authority even when defending himself against injustice. The Greek archonta (r...
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Cross-References for Acts 23:5
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“despise authority”
“and despise authority. Daring”