Thematic Bible: Allusions to citizenship of
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The Roman empire » Allusions to citizenship of » Exempted from the degradation of scourging
Paul said to them: They have beaten us publicly uncondemned, men who are Romans, and have thrown us into prison. Do they now throw us out privately? No I say, but let them come in person to bring us out.
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When they tied him up to be whipped Paul said to the officer standing there, Is it lawful for you to whip a Roman citizen who has not been tried for a crime?
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The Roman empire » Allusions to citizenship of » Obtained by purchase
The commander said: I became one by paying a large amount of money. I am one by birth, Paul answered.
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The Roman empire » Allusions to citizenship of » Obtained by birth
The commander said: I became one by paying a large amount of money. I am one by birth, Paul answered.
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