“Brothers,” Paul replied, “I was not aware that he was the high priest, for it is written: ‘Do not speak evil about the ruler of your people.’”
You must not blaspheme God or curse the ruler of your people.
Do not curse the king even in your thoughts, or curse the rich even in your bedroom, for a bird of the air may carry you
Yet in the same way these dreamers defile their bodies, reject authority, and slander glorious beings.
Such punishment is specially reserved for those who indulge the corrupt desires of the flesh and despise authority. Bold
After several years, then, I returned to Jerusalem to bring alms to my people and to present offerings.