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Acts 23:5

Full Chapter

September 17, 2025

KJV

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.

BSB

“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.’”

WEB

Paul said, “I didn’t know, brothers, that he was high priest. For it is written, ‘You shall not speak evil of a ruler of your people.’”

YLT

and Paul said, ‘I did not know, brethren, that he is chief priest: for it hath been written, Of the ruler of thy people thou shalt not speak evil;’

F.O.G Original

(5) Paul said, “I wasn’t aware brothers that he was high priest? For it’s written, ‘DON’T SPEAK EVIL OF A RULER OF YOUR PEOPLE.'”

F.O.G

(5) Paul said, “I wasn’t aware brothers that he was high priest? For it’s written, ‘DON’T SPEAK EVIL OF A RULER OF YOUR PEOPLE.'”

F.O.G MSG

⁵Paul replied, “Brothers, I didn’t realize he was the high priest; for it is written, Do not speak evil of the ruler of your people.ᶜ”

Footnotes:

⁵ᶜ Scripture reference: Paul quotes from Exodus 22:28, showing his respect for God’s established authority even when wrongfully treated.

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