Acts 23:5
The Scripture
(5) 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.
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
Acts 24:17Exodus 22:28Ecclesiastes 10:20II Peter 2:10Jude 1:8Jude 1:9