Read Full Chapter“Brothers,” Paul replied, “I was not aware that he was the high priest, for it is written: ‘Do not speak evil about the ruler of your people.’”
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Paul said, “I didn’t know, brothers, that he was high priest. For it is written, ‘You shall not speak evil of a ruler of your people.’”
World English Bible (WEB)
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Strong's King James
(5) Paul said, "I wasn't aware brothers that he was high priest? For it's written, 'DON'T SPEAK EVIL OF A RULER OF YOUR PEOPLE.'"
The F.O.G
[5] Paul immediately tempered his tone, demonstrating his deep respect for the office, if not the man. "My brothers, I apologize. I didn't realize he was the high priest. Scripture indeed commands us not to speak evil of the ruler of our people."
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and Paul said, ‘I did not know, brethren, that he is chief priest: for it hath been written, Of the ruler of thy people thou shalt not speak evil;’
Young's Literal Translation
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