Acts 23:2
And the high priest Ananias commanded them that stood by him to smite him on the mouth.
ASV Byzantine Text
In The King James Version
And the high priest Ananias commanded them that stood by him to smite him on the mouth.
In Context
Cross References
Jeremiah 20:2Then Pashhur smote Jeremiah the prophet, and put him in the stocks that were in the upper gate of Benjamin, which was in the house of Jehovah.
Matthew 26:67Then did they spit in his face and buffet him: and some smote him with the palms of their hands,
Acts 24:1And after five days the high priest Ananias came down with the elders, and with an orator, one Tertullus; and they informed the governor against Paul.
Matthew Henry on Acts 23:2-6
Paul's Second Defence. 1 And Paul, earnestly beholding the council, said, Men and 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 smite him on the mouth. 3 Then said Paul unto him, God shall smite thee, thou whited wall: for sittest thou to judge me after 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 wist not, brethren, that… Read the whole commentary →