Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
But Paul said, I am a man which am a Jew of Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, a citizen of no mean city: and, I beseech thee, suffer me to speak unto the people.
I am
A citizen
Suffer
Bible References
I am
Acts 9:11
and the Lord said unto him, arise, and go to the street called Straight, and enquire at the house of Judas, for one Saul of Tarsus: for he is there at prayer.
Acts 22:3
then he said, I am a Jew, a native of Tarsus in Cilicia, but had my education in this city: at the feet of Gamaliel I was instructed in the law, and in the exact decisions of our fathers, and was as religiously zealous as you are at this time.
Acts 23:34
The governour having read the letter, ask'd Paul of what province he was, and being inform'd he was of Cilicia, you shall be heard,
A citizen
Acts 16:37
but Paul replied, they have publickly scourg'd us, who are Romans, without any trial, they have thrown us into jayl, and now do they give us a private discharge? no, let them come themselves and release us.
Acts 22:25
as they were tying him with thongs, Paul said to the centurion, does the law allow to scourge a Roman citizen, and without any trial?
Acts 23:27
The Jews having seiz'd this man, were just upon the point to dispatch him, when I march'd with a body to his rescue;
Suffer
Acts 21:37
just as he was entring into the castle, Paul said to the officer, may I be favour'd with a word? you can speak Greek then, said he?
1 Peter 3:15
adore the Lord God in your hearts, and be ready to show with modesty and respect to every one that asks it, what ground there is for the expectations you have:
1 Peter 4:15
take care therefore not to suffer upon the account of homicide, or thievery, or for any criminal, or pragmatical practices.