Thematic Bible: Allusions to citizenship of
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The Roman empire » Allusions to citizenship of » Exempted from the degradation of scourging
But Paul said to them, "They had us beaten in public without giving us a trial, and put us in jail, although we are Roman citizens! And now are they going to dismiss us secretly? By no means! Have them come here themselves and take us out!"
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But when they had strapped him up, Paul said to the officer who was standing near, "Is it legal for you to flog a Roman citizen, and without giving him a trial?"
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The Roman empire » Allusions to citizenship of » Obtained by purchase
"I had to pay a large sum for my citizenship," said the colonel. "But I am a citizen by birth," said Paul.
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The Roman empire » Allusions to citizenship of » Obtained by birth
"I had to pay a large sum for my citizenship," said the colonel. "But I am a citizen by birth," said Paul.
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