Acts 23:2

New Testament Historical ASV (1901)

And the high priest Ananias commanded them that stood by him to smite him on the mouth.

Acts 23:2 — American Standard Version

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Context — Acts 23

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1And Paul, looking stedfastly on the council, said, Brethren, I have lived before God in all good conscience until this day.

2And the high priest Ananias commanded them that stood by him to smite him on the mouth.

3Then said Paul unto him, God shall smite thee, thou whited wall: and sittest thou to judge me according to the law, and commandest me to be smitten contrary to the law?

4And they that stood by said, Revilest thou God`s high priest?

5And Paul said, I knew not, brethren, that he was high priest: for it is written, Thou shalt not speak evil of a ruler of thy people.

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