Thematic Bible: Allusions to citizenship of
Thematic Bible
The Roman empire » Allusions to citizenship of » Exempted from the degradation of scourging
Then said Paul unto them, "They have beaten us, openly un-condemned, for all that we are Romans, and have cast us into prison: and now would they send us away privily? Nay not so, but let them come themselves and fetch us out."
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And as they bound him with thongs, Paul said unto the centurion that stood by, "Is it lawful for you to scourge a man that is a Roman and uncondemned?"
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The Roman empire » Allusions to citizenship of » Obtained by purchase
And the high captain answered, "With a great sum obtained I this freedom." And Paul said, "I was freeborn."
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The Roman empire » Allusions to citizenship of » Obtained by birth
And the high captain answered, "With a great sum obtained I this freedom." And Paul said, "I was freeborn."
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