Acts 23:2
Acts · New Testament · Chapter 23
“And the high priest Ananias commanded them that stood by him to smite him on the mouth.”Acts 23:2
What Does Acts 23:2 Mean?
Acts 23:2 is found in the book of Acts, chapter 23, verse 2 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 13 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (13)
These passages are connected to Acts 23:2 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
John 18:22“And when he had thus spoken, one of the officers which stood by struck Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying, Answerest thou the high priest so?”Mark 14:65“And some began to spit on him, and to cover his face, and to buffet him, and to say unto him, Prophesy: and the servants did strike him with the palms of their hands.”1 Kings 22:24“But Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah went near, and smote Micaiah on the cheek, and said, Which way went the Spirit of the LORD from me to speak unto thee?”Job 16:10“They have gaped upon me with their mouth; they have smitten me upon the cheek reproachfully; they have gathered themselves together against me.”Acts 24:1“And after five days Ananias the high priest descended with the elders, and with a certain orator named Tertullus, who informed the governor against Paul.”Micah 5:1“Now gather thyself in troops, O daughter of troops: he hath laid siege against us: they shall smite the judge of Israel with a rod upon the cheek.”1 Corinthians 4:11“Even unto this present hour we both hunger, and thirst, and are naked, and are buffeted, and have no certain dwellingplace;”Jeremiah 20:2“Then Pashur smote Jeremiah the prophet, and put him in the stocks that were in the high gate of Benjamin, which was by the house of the LORD.”Jeremiah 37:15“Wherefore the princes were wroth with Jeremiah, and smote him, and put him in prison in the house of Jonathan the scribe: for they had made that the prison.”Matthew 26:67“Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands,”Luke 6:29“And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloak forbid not to take thy coat also.”2 Chronicles 18:23“Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah came near, and smote Micaiah upon the cheek, and said, Which way went the Spirit of the LORD from me to speak unto thee?”John 18:23“Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me?”
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