Act 23:5 | NET2full | STEP | Paul replied , “I did not realize , brothers , that he was the high priest , for it is written , ‘ You must not speak evil about a ruler of your people .’”

‏ Acts 23:5

5 Paul replied, ^{▼▼tn Grk “said.”} “I did not realize, ^{▼▼tn Or “know.”} brothers, that he was the high priest, for it is written, ‘You must not speak evil about a ruler of your people.’” ^{▼▼sn A quotation from Exod 22:28. This text defines a form of blasphemy. Paul, aware of the fact that he came close to crossing the line, backed off out of respect for the law.}