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Acts 23:2
And the high priest, Ananias, commanded them that stood by him to strike him on the mouth.
Acts 23:2 · Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner)
Acts 23:2 in other translations
And the high priest Ananias commanded them that stood by him to smite him on the mouth.
At this, the high priest Ananias ordered those standing near Paul to strike him on the mouth.
The high priest, Ananias, commanded those who stood by him to strike him on the mouth.
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In context
1 And Paul, looking upon the council, said: Men, brethren, I have conversed with all good conscience before God until this present day.
2 And the high priest, Ananias, commanded them that stood by him to strike him on the mouth.
3 Then Paul said to him: God shall strike thee, thou whited wall. For, sittest thou to judge me according to the law and, contrary to the law, commandest me to be struck?
4 And they that stood by said: Dost thou revile the high priest of God?
5 And Paul said: I knew not, brethren, that he is the high priest. For it is written: Thou shalt not speak evil of the prince of thy people.
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