Thematic Bible: Allusions to citizenship of
Thematic Bible
The Roman empire » Allusions to citizenship of » Exempted from the degradation of scourging
But Paul said to them, “They beat us in public without a trial, although we are Roman citizens, and threw us in jail. And now are they going to smuggle us out secretly? Certainly not! On the contrary, let them come themselves and escort us out!”
As they stretched him out for the lash, Paul said to the centurion standing by, “Is it legal for you to scourge a man who is a Roman citizen and is uncondemned?”
The Roman empire » Allusions to citizenship of » Obtained by purchase
The commander replied, “I bought this citizenship for a large amount of money.”
“But I was born a citizen,” Paul said. Verse Concepts
“But I was born a citizen,” Paul said. Verse Concepts
The Roman empire » Allusions to citizenship of » Obtained by birth
The commander replied, “I bought this citizenship for a large amount of money.”
“But I was born a citizen,” Paul said. Verse Concepts
“But I was born a citizen,” Paul said. Verse Concepts