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 replied, "They flogged us in public and without a trial, flogged Roman citizens! They put us in prison, and now they are going to get rid of us secretly! No indeed! Let them come here themselves and take us out!"
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They had strapped him up, when Paul said to the officer who was standing by, "Are you allowed to scourge a Roman citizen ??and to scourge him without a trial?"
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The Roman empire » Allusions to citizenship of » Obtained by purchase
The commander replied, "I had to pay a large sum for this citizenship." "But I was born a citizen," said Paul.
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The Roman empire » Allusions to citizenship of » Obtained by birth
The commander replied, "I had to pay a large sum for this citizenship." "But I was born a citizen," said Paul.
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