Acts 23:2

And the high priest Ananias commanded them that stood by him to smite him on the mouth.

Cross-references

Acts 24:1 Historical context

Acts 24:1 shows the same high priest Ananias later prosecuting Paul, confirming his ongoing hostility after ordering Paul struck.

1 Kings 22:24 recounts Zedekiah striking the prophet Micaiah on the cheek—a direct parallel to Ananias commanding Paul to be struck on the mouth.

Jeremiah 20:2 describes Pashhur beating the prophet Jeremiah, similar to Paul being struck by order of the high priest.

Matthew 26:67 records Jesus being struck on the face during his trial; Paul's suffering mirrors that of his Lord.

John 18:22 Parallel

John 18:22 shows an officer striking Jesus before the high priest—the same scenario Paul faces here.

2 Chronicles 18:23 repeats the account of Micaiah being struck, parallel to Paul's experience of being struck on the mouth.

Job 16:10 Parallel

Job 16:10 describes Job being struck on the cheek by enemies, a pattern of righteous suffering that Paul now endures.

Jeremiah 37:15 shows Jeremiah beaten by officials — an OT type of the righteous prophet struck by corrupt leaders, fulfilled in Paul.

Mark 13:9 Prophetic fulfillment

Mark 13:9 predicts Jesus' followers will be beaten in councils — Paul's beating in the Sanhedrin fulfills that prophecy.

Mark 14:65 Parallel

Mark 14:65 describes Jesus struck by religious leaders — Paul's similar mistreatment parallels Christ's passion.

Luke 6:29 Contrast

Luke 6:29 commands turning the other cheek — Paul's rebuke of the high priest contrasts with Jesus' non-retaliation teaching.

1 Corinthians 4:11 lists Paul being 'buffeted' — his own catalog of sufferings includes this very experience of being struck.