Acts 23:5
Acts · New Testament · Chapter 23
“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
What Does Acts 23:5 Mean?
Acts 23:5 is found in the book of Acts, chapter 23, verse 5 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 12 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (12)
These passages are connected to Acts 23:5 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Exodus 22:28“Thou shalt not revile the gods, nor curse the ruler of thy people.”Ecclesiastes 10:20“Curse not the king, no not in thy thought; and curse not the rich in thy bedchamber: for a bird of the air shall carry the voice, and that which hath wings shall tell the matter.”Jude 1:8“Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities.”2 Peter 2:10“But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities.”2 Samuel 16:9“Then said Abishai the son of Zeruiah unto the king, Why should this dead dog curse my lord the king? let me go over, I pray thee, and take off his head.”Job 34:18“Is it fit to say to a king, Thou art wicked? and to princes, Ye are ungodly?”2 Samuel 15:3“And Absalom said unto him, See, thy matters are good and right; but there is no man deputed of the king to hear thee.”2 Samuel 19:6“In that thou lovest thine enemies, and hatest thy friends. For thou hast declared this day, that thou regardest neither princes nor servants: for this day I perceive, that if Absalom had lived, and all we had died this day, then it had pleased thee well.”Psalms 138:1“I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee.”Exodus 34:29“And it came to pass, when Moses came down from mount Sinai with the two tables of testimony in Moses’ hand, when he came down from the mount, that Moses wist not that the skin of his face shone while he talked with him.”Titus 3:2“To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.”Acts 24:17“Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings.”
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