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Paul: I’m sorry, my brothers. I didn’t realize this was the high priest. The law warns us to not curse the ruler of the people.[a]

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  1. 23:5 Exodus 22:28

20     Don’t curse the king in your thoughts
        or demean the rich even in private.
    If you do, a little bird or other winged creature overhead might overhear
        and wing your words and report what you said to those in power.

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