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 due process--men who are Roman citizens--[and] threw [us] into prison, and now they are wanting to release us secretly? Certainly not! Rather let them come themselves [and] bring us out!"
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But when they had stretched him out for the lash, Paul said to the centurion standing there, "Is it permitted for you to flog a man [who is] a Roman citizen and uncondemned?"
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The Roman empire » Allusions to citizenship of » Obtained by purchase
And the military tribune replied, "I acquired this citizenship for a large sum of money." And Paul said, "But I indeed was born [a citizen].
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The Roman empire » Allusions to citizenship of » Obtained by birth
And the military tribune replied, "I acquired this citizenship for a large sum of money." And Paul said, "But I indeed was born [a citizen].
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