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
Now after many years I came to bring offerings and gifts of mercy to my nation.
Thou
Exodus 22:28
Do not curse God. Do not curse a ruler of your people.
Ecclesiastes 10:20
Do not curse the king, no not even in thought. Do not curse the rich in your bedchamber for a bird of the air will carry the voice, and that which has wings will tell the matter.
2 Peter 2:10
This is primarily for those who indulge the flesh in its corrupt desires and despise authority. Daring, self-willed, they do not tremble at glorious ones but speak abusively.
Jude 1:8
In like manner these men also in their dreams defile the flesh, reject authority and speak evil of glorious ones.
General references
Numbers 20:10
Moses and Aaron assembled the congregation in front of the rock and said to them: Listen, you rebels, must we bring water out of this rock for you?
Job 34:18
Should anyone even say to a king: You good-for-nothing scoundrel! Or to nobles, you wicked people!