Acts 23:5

Then Paul said, I did not know, brethren, that he was the prince of the priests, for it is written, Thou shalt not speak evil of the ruler of thy people.

Exodus 22:28

Thou shalt not revile the judges nor curse the prince of thy people.

Ecclesiastes 10:20

Do not curse the king, not even in thy thought; and do not curse the rich even in the secret place of thy bedchamber; for the birds of the air shall carry the voice, and those who have wings shall tell the matter.

Acts 24:17

Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation and offerings.

2 Peter 2:10

and chiefly those that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness and despise dominion; presumptuous, arrogant, they are not afraid to speak evil of the higher powers;

Jude 1:8-9

In the same manner these deceived dreamers, defile their flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of higher powers.

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Summary

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.

I wist

General references

Bible References

I wist

Acts 24:17
Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation and offerings.

Thou

Exodus 22:28
Thou shalt not revile the judges nor curse the prince of thy people.
Ecclesiastes 10:20
Do not curse the king, not even in thy thought; and do not curse the rich even in the secret place of thy bedchamber; for the birds of the air shall carry the voice, and those who have wings shall tell the matter.
2 Peter 2:10
and chiefly those that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness and despise dominion; presumptuous, arrogant, they are not afraid to speak evil of the higher powers;
Jude 1:8
In the same manner these deceived dreamers, defile their flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of higher powers.

General references

Numbers 20:10
And Moses and Aaron gathered the congregation together before the rock, and he said unto them, Hear now, ye rebels; must we fetch you water out of this rock?
Job 34:18
Is it fit to say to the king, Thou art of Belial and to the princes, Ye are ungodly?