Acts 23:2 cpdv — And the high priest, Ananias, instructed those who were standing nearby to strike him on the mouth.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And the high priest, Ananias, instructed those who were standing nearby to strike him on the mouth. "

— Acts 23:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 23 — Context

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Then Paul, gazing intently at the council, said, “Noble brothers, I have spoken with all good conscience before God, even to this present day.”

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And the high priest, Ananias, instructed those who were standing nearby to strike him on the mouth.

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Then Paul said to him: “God shall strike you, you whitewashed wall! For would you sit and judge me according to the law, when, contrary to the law, you order me to be struck?”

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And those who were standing nearby said, “Are you speaking evil about the high priest of God?”

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And Paul said: “I did not know, brothers, that he is the high priest. For it is written: ‘You shall not speak evil of the leader of your people.’ ”

Acts 23:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 23:2 say?
Acts 23:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And the high priest, Ananias, instructed those who were standing nearby to strike him on the mouth. ”
Where is Acts 23:2 in the Bible?
Acts 23:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 23, verse 2.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 23:2.
What translation should I read Acts 23:2 in?
Acts 23:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 23:2?
Acts 23:2 reads (CPDV): “And the high priest, Ananias, instructed those who were standing nearby to strike him on the mouth. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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