Act 23:5 | NETfull | 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, ^{▼▼ Grk “said.”} “I did not realize, ^{▼▼ Or “know.”} brothers, that he was the high priest, for it is written, ‘ You must not speak evil about a ruler of your people .’” ^{▼▼ 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.}