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Acts 23:2

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And the high priest Ananias commanded them that stood by him to smite him on the mouth.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

The high priest Ananias told the guards standing around to hit Paul in the mouth.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

When you speak truth to power, don't be surprised when power hits back.

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