Thematic Bible: Allusions to citizenship of


Thematic Bible



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." Verse ConceptsApologizingempiresPersecution, Forms OfPunishment, Legal Aspects OfRoman CitizensBeating BelieversSpreading StoriesAvoiding SecrecyBringing People Out Of Other PlacesNo JusticeCitizenstrailsjail

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?" Verse ConceptsempiresRevenge, And RetaliationRoman CitizensScourgingBreaking Man's LawNo CondemnationTying UpCitizens

The commanding officer answered, "I bought my citizenship for a great price." Paul said, "But I was born a Roman." Verse ConceptsCivil LibertyExpensiveCitizensReligious Freedomserenity

The commanding officer answered, "I bought my citizenship for a great price." Paul said, "But I was born a Roman." Verse ConceptsCivil LibertyExpensiveCitizensReligious Freedomserenity