Albert Barnes Commentary Acts 23:4

"And they that stood by said, Revilest thou God`s high priest?" — Acts 23:4 (ASV)

Revilest thou, etc. Do you reproach or abuse the high priest of God? It is remarkable that they who knew that he was not the high priest should have offered this language. He was, however, in the place of the high priest, and they might have pretended that respect was due to the office.