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Acts 23:1-3
New Matthew Bible
Acts 23:1-3
New Matthew Bible
Paul comes before the council. Debate arises among the people. The high captain delivers him. God comforts him.
23 Paul beheld the council and said, Men and brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day. 2 Then the high priest Ananias commanded those who stood by to strike him on the mouth.
3 Then Paul said to him, God smite you, you painted wall! Do you sit and judge me according to the law, and command me to be struck contrary to the law?
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