Acts 23:3
Then said Paul unto him, God shall smite thee, thou whited wall: for sittest thou to judge me after the law, and commandest me to be smitten contrary to the law?
Cross-references
Leviticus 19:35 commands no injustice in court — Ananias violates this by ordering Paul struck contrary to the law.
Matthew 23:27 uses 'whitewashed tombs' for hypocrites — Paul applies the same imagery to Ananias as 'whitewashed wall'.
Matthew 23:28 explains the whitewashed tomb metaphor — outward righteousness hiding hypocrisy, exactly Paul's charge against Ananias.
John 7:51 insists on a hearing before judgment. Paul's complaint aligns with this principle—Ananias judged without due process.
Deuteronomy 16:19 commands not perverting justice — the very law Paul accuses the high priest of breaking by ordering him struck.
Matthew 26:67 records Jesus being struck and slapped during His trial — Paul's unjust striking mirrors Christ's suffering.
John 18:22 shows a similar unjust strike during a trial—an officer hits Jesus for his reply to the high priest, mirroring Paul's treatment here.
2 Chronicles 18:23 describes a prophet being struck on the cheek for speaking truth — parallels Paul being struck for his testimony.
Jeremiah 37:15 shows Jeremiah beaten by officials for his message — similar to Paul being struck for his testimony.