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 have beaten us publicly, without a trial, men who are Romans, and have cast us into prison. Do they now release us secretly? No indeed. Let them come themselves and bring us out."
When they had tied him up with thongs, Paul asked the centurion who stood by, "Is it lawful for you to scourge a man who is a Roman, and not found guilty?"
The Roman empire » Allusions to citizenship of » Obtained by purchase
The commanding officer answered, "I bought my citizenship for a great price." Paul said, "But I was born a Roman."
The Roman empire » Allusions to citizenship of » Obtained by birth
The commanding officer answered, "I bought my citizenship for a great price." Paul said, "But I was born a Roman."