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Acts 23:5
Amplified Bible
Acts 23:5
Amplified Bible
5 Paul said, “I was not aware, brothers, that he was [a]high priest; for it is written, ‘You shall not speak evil of a ruler of your people.’”(A)
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- Acts 23:5 Under Roman domination, high priests did not serve for life but were replaced from time to time. Paul had not been updated on the current status of the office.
Acts 23:5
New International Version
Acts 23:5
New International Version
5 Paul replied, “Brothers, I did not realize that he was the high priest; for it is written: ‘Do not speak evil about the ruler of your people.’[a]”(A)
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- Acts 23:5 Exodus 22:28
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