Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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
After many years, I have come back to my people to bring gifts for the poor and to offer sacrifices.
Thou
Exodus 22:28
"You are not to blaspheme God or curse a ruler of your people.
Ecclesiastes 10:20
Do not curse the king, even in your thoughts. Do not curse the rich, even in your bedroom. For a bird will fly by and tell what you say, or something with wings may talk about it.
2 Peter 2:10
especially those who satisfy their flesh by indulging in its passions and who despise authority.
Jude 1:8
In a similar way, these dreamers also defile their flesh, reject the Lord's authority, and slander his glorious beings.
General references
Numbers 20:10
Then Moses and Aaron gathered the community together in front of the rock. "Pay attention, you rebels!" Moses told them. "Are we to bring you water from this rock?"
Job 34:18
Can one say to a king, "You're vile!' or to nobles, "You're wicked!'?