Acts 23:3
The Scripture
(3) Then said Paul unto him, God shall smite thee, thou whited wall: for sittest thou to judge me after the law, and commandest me to be smitten contrary to the law?
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
The chapter records the trial of Peter before the Jewish leaders and the high priest, where he is questioned about his faith and the spread of the gospel. Peter is accused of blasphemy and is eventually released, illustrating the conflict between religious authorities and early Christians. The passage emphasizes the tension between Jewish law and Christian proclamation.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Matthew 23:27Matthew 23:28Leviticus 19:35Psalms 58:1Psalms 58:2Psalms 82:1Psalms 82:2Psalms 94:20Ecclesiastes 3:16Amos 5:7Micah 3:8Micah 3:9
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