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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/acts/23.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Those who were standing near Paul said, &#8220How dare you insult God&#8217s high priest!&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/acts/23.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Those standing near Paul said to him, “Do you dare to insult God’s high priest?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/acts/23.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Those who stood by said, “Would you revile God’s high priest?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/acts/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But those standing nearby said, “How dare you insult the high priest of God!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/23.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Now those who stood by said, "Do you insult the high priest of God?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/acts/23.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And they that stood by said, Revilest thou God's high priest?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/acts/23.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And those who stood by said, “Do you revile God’s high priest?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/acts/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But those present said, “Are you insulting God’s high priest?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/acts/23.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But the bystanders said, &#8220Do you revile God&#8217s high priest?&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/acts/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But the bystanders said, “Do you revile God’s high priest?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/acts/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But those standing nearby said, “Do you revile the high priest of God?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/acts/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But those who stood near Paul said, “Are you insulting the high priest of God?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/acts/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Those standing nearby said, “Do you dare revile God’s high priest? ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/acts/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And those standing nearby said, &#8220Do you dare revile God&#8217s high priest?"&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/acts/23.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And they that stood by said, Revilest thou God's high priest?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/acts/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The men standing beside Paul asked, "Don't you know you are insulting God's high priest?" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/acts/23.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And they that stood by said, Revilest thou God's high priest?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/acts/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The men standing near Paul said to him, "You're insulting God's chief priest!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/acts/23.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The men close to Paul said to him, "You are insulting God's High Priest!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/acts/23.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The men standing near him asked, "Do you mean to insult God's high priest?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/acts/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But those standing nearby said, ?How dare you insult the high priest of God!?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/acts/23.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Those standing near him said, "Do you dare insult God's high priest?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/acts/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Those who stood by said, "Do you malign God's high priest?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/acts/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And they that stood by, said, Revilest thou God's high priest?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/23.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />"Do you rail at God's High Priest?" cried the men who stood by him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/acts/23.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Those who stood by said, “Do you malign God’s high priest?” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/acts/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And those who stood by said, “Do you revile the chief priest of God?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/23.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Now those who stood by said, "Do you insult the high priest of God?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/acts/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And those who stood by said, 'The chief priest of God dost thou revile?'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/acts/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And they standing by said, Revilest thou God's chief priest?<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/acts/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And they that stood by said: Dost thou revile the high priest of God? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/acts/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And those who were standing nearby said, “Are you speaking evil about the high priest of God?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/acts/23.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The attendants said, “Would you revile God’s high priest?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/acts/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Those standing nearby said, “Do you dare to insult God’s high priest?”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/acts/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And those who stood by said to him, Do you even revile the high priest of God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/23.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And those who stood there said to him, “You accuse God's Priest?”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/acts/23.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And those who stood by said: Do you revile God's chief priest?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/acts/23.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And those standing by said, Do you revile the high priest of God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/acts/23.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Then they who stood by, said, Revilest thou God?s high-priest?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/acts/23.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />what, said the standers-by, do you revile the high priest of God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/23.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />"Do you rail at God's High Priest?" cried the men who stood by him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/acts/23.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And those standing by said, "Do you revile God's high priest?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/acts/23.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />But they that stood by said, Revilest thou God's high-priest?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/acts/23-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=7679" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/acts/23.htm">Paul Before the Sanhedrin</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">3</span>Then Paul said to him, “God will strike you, you whitewashed wall! You sit here to judge me according to the law, yet you yourself violate the law by commanding that I be struck.” <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">those</a> <a href="/greek/3936.htm" title="3936: parestōtes (V-RPA-NMP) -- Or prolonged paristano from para and histemi; to stand beside, i.e. to exhibit, proffer, recommend, substantiate; or to be at hand, aid.">standing nearby</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipan (V-AIA-3P) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">said,</a> <a href="/greek/3058.htm" title="3058: loidoreis (V-PIA-2S) -- To revile a person to his face, abuse insultingly. From loidoros; to reproach, i.e. Vilify.">“How dare you insult</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/749.htm" title="749: archierea (N-AMS) -- High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest.">high priest</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God!”</a> </span> <span class="reftext">5</span>“Brothers,” Paul replied, “I was not aware that he was the high priest, for it is written: ‘Do not speak evil about the ruler of your people.’ ”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/22-28.htm">Exodus 22:28</a></span><br />You must not blaspheme God or curse the ruler of your people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/18-22.htm">John 18:22-23</a></span><br />When Jesus had said this, one of the officers standing nearby slapped Him in the face and said, “Is this how You answer the high priest?” / Jesus replied, “If I said something wrong, testify as to what was wrong. But if I spoke correctly, why did you strike Me?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-22.htm">Matthew 5:22</a></span><br />But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/13-1.htm">Romans 13:1-2</a></span><br />Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. / Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-17.htm">1 Peter 2:17</a></span><br />Treat everyone with high regard: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/10-20.htm">Ecclesiastes 10:20</a></span><br />Do not curse the king even in your thoughts, or curse the rich even in your bedroom, for a bird of the air may carry your words, and a winged creature may report your speech.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/24-6.htm">1 Samuel 24:6</a></span><br />So he said to his men, “The LORD forbid that I should do such a thing to my master, the LORD’s anointed. May I never lift my hand against him, since he is the LORD’s anointed.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/26-9.htm">1 Samuel 26:9</a></span><br />But David said to Abishai, “Do not destroy him, for who can extend a hand against the LORD’s anointed and be guiltless?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/1-14.htm">2 Samuel 1:14</a></span><br />So David asked him, “Why were you not afraid to lift your hand to destroy the LORD’s anointed?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/2-10.htm">2 Peter 2:10</a></span><br />Such punishment is specially reserved for those who indulge the corrupt desires of the flesh and despise authority. Bold and self-willed, they are unafraid to slander glorious beings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jude/1-8.htm">Jude 1:8</a></span><br />Yet in the same way these dreamers defile their bodies, reject authority, and slander glorious beings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/24-21.htm">Proverbs 24:21</a></span><br />My son, fear the LORD and the king, and do not associate with the rebellious.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/titus/3-1.htm">Titus 3:1-2</a></span><br />Remind the believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient and ready for every good work, / to malign no one, and to be peaceable and gentle, showing full consideration to everyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/5-1.htm">1 Timothy 5:1</a></span><br />Do not rebuke an older man, but appeal to him as to a father. Treat younger men as brothers,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/19-15.htm">Leviticus 19:15</a></span><br />You must not pervert justice; you must not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the rich; you are to judge your neighbor fairly.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And they that stood by said, Revile you God's high priest?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/19-24.htm">Bystanders</a> <a href="/acts/23-2.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/acts/22-24.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/acts/7-32.htm">Dare</a> <a href="/acts/20-27.htm">God's</a> <a href="/acts/23-2.htm">High</a> <a href="/luke/20-11.htm">Insult</a> <a href="/matthew/10-25.htm">Malign</a> <a href="/acts/23-3.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/23-2.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-46.htm">Rail</a> <a href="/luke/6-29.htm">Revile</a> <a href="/psalms/50-20.htm">Revilest</a> <a href="/acts/23-2.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/acts/23-2.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/acts/22-14.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/26-71.htm">Bystanders</a> <a href="/acts/23-5.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/acts/23-6.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/romans/5-7.htm">Dare</a> <a href="/acts/26-6.htm">God's</a> <a href="/acts/23-5.htm">High</a> <a href="/romans/15-3.htm">Insult</a> <a href="/titus/3-2.htm">Malign</a> <a href="/acts/23-5.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/23-5.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-10.htm">Rail</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-14.htm">Revile</a> <a href="/psalms/50-20.htm">Revilest</a> <a href="/acts/24-20.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/acts/23-9.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/acts/23-7.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 23</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/23-1.htm">As Paul pleads his cause,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/23-2.htm">Ananias commands them to strike him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/23-7.htm">Dissension among his accusers.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/23-11.htm">God encourages him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/23-14.htm">The Jews' vow to kill Paul,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/23-20.htm">is declared unto the chief captain.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/23-27.htm">He sends him to Felix the governor.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/23.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/23.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>But those standing nearby said</b><br>This phrase indicates the presence of others during the event, likely members of the Sanhedrin or temple guards. The Sanhedrin was the Jewish ruling council, composed of Pharisees and Sadducees, and was responsible for religious and legal matters. The presence of these individuals highlights the formal and serious nature of the proceedings. In the context of <a href="/acts/23.htm">Acts 23</a>, Paul is being questioned, and the reaction of those nearby shows the tension and authority dynamics at play.<p><b>“How dare you insult the high priest of God!”</b><br>The high priest held a significant position in Jewish society, serving as the chief religious leader and mediator between God and the people. Insulting the high priest was considered a grave offense, as it was seen as disrespecting God's appointed leader. This reaction underscores the reverence and authority attributed to the high priest, reflecting the cultural and religious norms of the time. The high priest during this period was Ananias, known for his harshness and corruption, which adds complexity to the situation. This phrase also echoes the Old Testament law in <a href="/exodus/22-28.htm">Exodus 22:28</a>, which commands respect for leaders. The high priest's role as a type of Christ is significant, as Jesus is described as the ultimate high priest in the New Testament, particularly in the book of Hebrews, where He is portrayed as the perfect mediator between God and humanity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a></b><br>- The apostle who is on trial before the Sanhedrin, accused of various charges by the Jewish leaders.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/sanhedrin.htm">Sanhedrin</a></b><br>- The Jewish council or court where Paul is being tried. It was the highest religious authority among the Jews.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/h/high_priest.htm">High Priest</a></b><br>- The chief religious leader of the Jews, who at this time was Ananias. Paul inadvertently insults him, not recognizing his position.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/those_standing_nearby.htm">Those Standing Nearby</a></b><br>- Likely members of the Sanhedrin or attendants who react to Paul's words against the high priest.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>- The city where this event takes place, a central location for Jewish religious and political life.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/respect_for_authority.htm">Respect for Authority</a></b><br>Christians are called to respect those in positions of authority, even when they disagree with them. This respect is rooted in recognizing God's sovereignty in appointing leaders.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/humility_and_correction.htm">Humility and Correction</a></b><br>Paul demonstrates humility when he acknowledges his mistake. Believers should be open to correction and willing to admit when they are wrong.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_speech.htm">Discernment in Speech</a></b><br>The importance of being careful with our words is highlighted. Christians should strive to speak with wisdom and grace, especially in contentious situations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_context.htm">Understanding Context</a></b><br>Knowing the cultural and historical context of biblical events can deepen our understanding of Scripture and its application to our lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_23.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 23</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_temptation_and_sin_differ.htm">How do temptation and sin differ?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_praying_in_jesus'_name_mean.htm">What does praying in Jesus' name mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_were_the_three_ananias_in_the_bible.htm">Who were the three biblical men named Ananias?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_paul_insult_the_high_priest.htm">Acts 23:2-5 - Why would Paul insult the high priest if he claimed to follow Jewish law and respect its leaders?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/23.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 4.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">God's high priest</span>. This seems to show that Ananias actually was high priest, though some think that he had thrust himself into the office after his return from Rome, without due authority, and that this was the reason why St. Paul excused himself by saying, in ver. 5, "I wist not that he was high priest." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/acts/23-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">But</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">those</span><br /><span class="grk">Οἱ</span> <span class="translit">(Hoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">standing nearby</span><br /><span class="grk">παρεστῶτες</span> <span class="translit">(parestōtes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3936.htm">Strong's 3936: </a> </span><span class="str2">Or prolonged paristano from para and histemi; to stand beside, i.e. to exhibit, proffer, recommend, substantiate; or to be at hand, aid.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">said,</span><br /><span class="grk">εἶπαν</span> <span class="translit">(eipan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> </span><span class="str2">Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“How dare you insult</span><br /><span class="grk">λοιδορεῖς</span> <span class="translit">(loidoreis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3058.htm">Strong's 3058: </a> </span><span class="str2">To revile a person to his face, abuse insultingly. From loidoros; to reproach, i.e. Vilify.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">Τὸν</span> <span class="translit">(Ton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">high priest</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀρχιερέα</span> <span class="translit">(archierea)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_749.htm">Strong's 749: </a> </span><span class="str2">High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of God!”</span><br /><span class="grk">Θεοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(Theou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> </span><span class="str2">A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/23-4.htm">Acts 23:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/acts/23-4.htm">Acts 23:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/acts/23-4.htm">Acts 23:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/acts/23-4.htm">Acts 23:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/acts/23-4.htm">Acts 23:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/23-4.htm">Acts 23:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/23-4.htm">Acts 23:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/23-4.htm">Acts 23:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/acts/23-4.htm">Acts 23:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/acts/23-4.htm">Acts 23:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/acts/23-4.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 23:4 Those who stood by said Do you (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/23-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 23:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 23:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/23-5.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 23:5"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 23:5" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>