Acts 23:2

Acts 23:2 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

2At this the high priest Ananias ordered those standing near Paul to strike him on the mouth.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

2But the high priest Ananias commanded those standing beside him to strike him on the mouth.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

2The high priest Ananias commanded those standing beside him to strike him on the mouth.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

2[At this] the high priest 23:2 Ananias served as high priest from a.d. 47-59. He was a violent man who had close ties to Rome and was assassinated by his own people about a.d. 66.Ananias ordered those who stood beside him to strike Paul on the mouth.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

2At this, the high priest Ananias ordered those standing near Paul to strike him on the mouth.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

2Ananias the high priest heard this. So he ordered the men standing near Paul to hit him on the mouth.

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