Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version At this the high priest Ananias ordered those standing near Paul to strike him on the mouth. New Living Translation Instantly Ananias the high priest commanded those close to Paul to slap him on the mouth. English Standard Version And the high priest Ananias commanded those who stood by him to strike him on the mouth. Berean Standard Bible At this, the high priest Ananias ordered those standing near Paul to strike him on the mouth. Berean Literal Bible Then the high priest Ananias commanded those standing by him to strike his mouth. King James Bible And the high priest Ananias commanded them that stood by him to smite him on the mouth. New King James Version And the high priest Ananias commanded those who stood by him to strike him on the mouth. New American Standard Bible But the high priest Ananias commanded those standing beside him to strike him on the mouth. NASB 1995 The high priest Ananias commanded those standing beside him to strike him on the mouth. NASB 1977 And the high priest Ananias commanded those standing beside him to strike him on the mouth. Legacy Standard Bible And the high priest Ananias commanded those standing beside him to strike him on the mouth. Amplified Bible [At this] the high priest Ananias ordered those who stood beside him to strike Paul on the mouth. Christian Standard Bible The high priest Ananias ordered those who were standing next to him to strike him on the mouth. Holman Christian Standard Bible But the high priest Ananias ordered those who were standing next to him to strike him on the mouth. American Standard Version And the high priest Ananias commanded them that stood by him to smite him on the mouth. Contemporary English Version Then Ananias the high priest ordered the men standing beside Paul to hit him on the mouth. English Revised Version And the high priest Ananias commanded them that stood by him to smite him on the mouth. GOD'S WORD® Translation The chief priest Ananias ordered the men standing near Paul to strike him on the mouth. Good News Translation The High Priest Ananias ordered those who were standing close to Paul to strike him on the mouth. International Standard Version Then the high priest Ananias ordered the men standing near him to strike him on the mouth. Majority Standard Bible At this, the high priest Ananias ordered those standing near Paul to strike him on the mouth. NET Bible At that the high priest Ananias ordered those standing near Paul to strike him on the mouth. New Heart English Bible The high priest, Ananias, commanded those who stood by him to strike him on the mouth. Webster's Bible Translation And the high priest Ananias commanded them that stood by him, to strike him on the mouth. Weymouth New Testament On hearing this the High Priest Ananias ordered those who were standing near Paul to strike him on the mouth. World English Bible The high priest, Ananias, commanded those who stood by him to strike him on the mouth. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the chief priest Ananias commanded those standing by him to strike him on the mouth, Berean Literal Bible Then the high priest Ananias commanded those standing by him to strike his mouth. Young's Literal Translation and the chief priest Ananias commanded those standing by him to smite him on the mouth, Smith's Literal Translation And the chief priest Ananias commanded those standing by him to strike his month. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the high priest Ananias commanded them that stood by him 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. New American Bible The high priest Ananias ordered his attendants to strike his mouth. New Revised Standard Version Then the high priest Ananias ordered those standing near him to strike him on the mouth. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the high priest An-a-ni’as commanded those who stood by his side to strike Paul on the mouth. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And Khanan-Yah The Priest commanded those who stood on the side to hit Paulus on his mouth. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd the chief priest, Ananias, commanded those who stood by to smite him on the mouth. Godbey New Testament And the high priest Ananias commanded those standing near him to smite him in the mouth. Haweis New Testament Then the high-priest Ananias commanded those who stood by him to smite him on the mouth. Mace New Testament at which the high priest Ananias order'd those that were near him to strike him on the face: Weymouth New Testament On hearing this the High Priest Ananias ordered those who were standing near Paul to strike him on the mouth. Worrell New Testament And the high priest, Ananias, commanded those who stood by, to smite him on the mouth. Worsley New Testament but the high priest Ananias ordered those that stood next him, to smite him on the mouth. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Paul Before the Sanhedrin1Paul looked directly at the Sanhedrin and said, “Brothers, I have conducted myself before God in all good conscience to this day.” 2At this, the high priest Ananias ordered those standing near Paul to strike him on the mouth. 3Then 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.”… Cross References John 18:22-23 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?” Matthew 26:67 Then they spit in His face and struck Him. Others slapped Him Mark 14:65 Then some of them began to spit on Him. They blindfolded Him, struck Him with their fists, and said to Him, “Prophesy!” And the officers received Him with slaps in His face. Luke 22:63-64 The men who were holding Jesus began to mock Him and beat Him. / They blindfolded Him and kept demanding, “Prophesy! Who hit You?” John 19:3 And they went up to Him again and again, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and slapping Him in the face. 1 Kings 22:24 Then Zedekiah son of Chenaanah went up, struck Micaiah in the face, and demanded, “Which way did the Spirit of the LORD go when He departed from me to speak with you?” 2 Chronicles 18:23 Then Zedekiah son of Chenaanah went up, struck Micaiah in the face, and demanded, “Which way did the Spirit of the LORD go when He departed from me to speak with you?” Jeremiah 20:2 he had Jeremiah the prophet beaten and put in the stocks at the Upper Gate of Benjamin, which was by the house of the LORD. Jeremiah 26:11 Then the priests and prophets said to the officials and all the people, “This man is worthy of death, for he has prophesied against this city, as you have heard with your own ears!” Lamentations 3:30 Let him offer his cheek to the one who would strike him; let him be filled with reproach. Micah 5:1 Now, O daughter of troops, mobilize your troops; for a siege is laid against us! With a rod they will strike the cheek of the judge of Israel. Matthew 5:39 But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also; John 18:19-24 Meanwhile, the high priest questioned Jesus about His disciples and His teaching. / “I have spoken openly to the world,” Jesus answered. “I always taught in the synagogues and at the temple, where all the Jews come together. I said nothing in secret. / Why are you asking Me? Ask those who heard My message. Surely they know what I said.” ... 1 Peter 2:23 When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly. Isaiah 50:6 I offered My back to those who struck Me, and My cheeks to those who tore out My beard. I did not hide My face from scorn and spittle. Treasury of Scripture And the high priest Ananias commanded them that stood by him to smite him on the mouth. Ananias. Acts 24:1 And after five days Ananias the high priest descended with the elders, and with a certain orator named Tertullus, who informed the governor against Paul. to smite. 1 Kings 22:24 But Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah went near, and smote Micaiah on the cheek, and said, Which way went the Spirit of the LORD from me to speak unto thee? Jeremiah 20:2 Then Pashur smote Jeremiah the prophet, and put him in the stocks that were in the high gate of Benjamin, which was by the house of the LORD. Micah 5:1 Now gather thyself in troops, O daughter of troops: he hath laid siege against us: they shall smite the judge of Israel with a rod upon the cheek. Jump to Previous Ananias Anani'as Blow Chief Commanded Hearing High Mouth Ordered Orders Paul Priest Smite Standing Stood StrikeJump to Next Ananias Anani'as Blow Chief Commanded Hearing High Mouth Ordered Orders Paul Priest Smite Standing Stood StrikeActs 23 1. As Paul pleads his cause,2. Ananias commands them to strike him. 7. Dissension among his accusers. 11. God encourages him. 14. The Jews' vow to kill Paul, 20. is declared unto the chief captain. 27. He sends him to Felix the governor. At this This phrase indicates a reaction to something previously said or done. In the context of Acts 23, Paul has just begun his defense before the Sanhedrin, asserting his clear conscience before God. The phrase "at this" suggests a pivotal moment, highlighting the tension between Paul and the Jewish authorities. Historically, this reflects the growing animosity between early Christians and Jewish leaders, as the message of Christ challenged traditional Jewish beliefs. the high priest Ananias ordered those standing near Paul to strike him on the mouth Parallel Commentaries ... Greek At this,δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. high priest ἀρχιερεὺς (archiereus) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 749: High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest. Ananias Ἁνανίας (Hananias) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 367: Of Hebrew origin; Ananias, the name of three Israelites. ordered ἐπέταξεν (epetaxen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2004: To give order, command, charge. From epi and tasso; to arrange upon, i.e. Order. those τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. standing near παρεστῶσιν (parestōsin) Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 3936: Or prolonged paristano from para and histemi; to stand beside, i.e. to exhibit, proffer, recommend, substantiate; or to be at hand, aid. [Paul] αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. to strike τύπτειν (typtein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strong's 5180: To beat, strike, wound, inflict punishment. him αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. on the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. mouth. στόμα (stoma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 4750: The mouth, speech, eloquence in speech, the point of a sword. Links Acts 23:2 NIVActs 23:2 NLT Acts 23:2 ESV Acts 23:2 NASB Acts 23:2 KJV Acts 23:2 BibleApps.com Acts 23:2 Biblia Paralela Acts 23:2 Chinese Bible Acts 23:2 French Bible Acts 23:2 Catholic Bible NT Apostles: Acts 23:2 The high priest Ananias commanded those who (Acts of the Apostles Ac) |
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