23 1 As Paul pleadeth his cause, 2 Ananias commandeth them to smite him. 7 Dissension among his accusers. 11 God encourageth him. 14 The Jews laying wait for Paul, 17 is declared unto the chief captain. 24 He sendeth him to Felix the Governor.

And [a]Paul beheld earnestly the Council, and said, Men and brethren, I have in all good conscience served God until this day.

[b]Then the high Priest Ananias commanded them that stood by, to smite him on the mouth.

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Footnotes

  1. Acts 23:1 Paul against the false accusations of his enemies, setteth a good conscience, for proof whereof, he repeateth the whole course of his life.
  2. Acts 23:2 Hypocrites are constrained at length to betray themselves by their intemperance.

23 Paul looked straight at the Sanhedrin(A) and said, “My brothers,(B) I have fulfilled my duty to God in all good conscience(C) to this day.” At this the high priest Ananias(D) ordered those standing near Paul to strike him on the mouth.(E)

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