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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 · Webster Bible
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, earnestly beholding the council, said, Men, brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day.
2 And the high priest Ananias commanded them that stood by him, to strike him on the mouth.
3 Then said Paul to him, God shall smite thee, [thou] whited wall: for sittest thou to judge me according to the law, and commandest me to be smitten contrary to the law?
4 And they that stood by, said, Revilest thou God's high priest?
5 Then said Paul, I knew not, brethren, that he is the high priest: for it is written, Thou shalt not speak evil of the ruler of thy people.
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