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 some years, I came to bring gifts for the needy to my nation, and offerings;
Thou
Exodus 22:28
"You shall not blaspheme God, nor curse a ruler of your people.
Ecclesiastes 10:20
Don't curse the king, no, not in your thoughts; and don't curse the rich in your bedroom: for a bird of the sky may carry your voice, and that which has wings may tell the matter.
2 Peter 2:10
but chiefly those who walk after the flesh in the lust of defilement, and despise authority. Daring, self-willed, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignitaries;
Jude 1:8
Yet in the same way, these also in their dreaming defile the flesh, despise authority, and slander celestial beings.
General references
Numbers 20:10
Moses and Aaron gathered the assembly together before the rock, and he said to them, "Hear now, you rebels; shall we bring you water out of this rock for you?"
Job 34:18
Who says to a king, 'Vile!' or to nobles, 'Wicked!'?