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's answer to them was: "They have flogged us in public without trial, though we are Roman citizens, and they have put us in prison, and now they are for sending us out secretly! No, indeed! Let them come and take us out themselves."
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But just as they had tied him up to be scourged, Paul said to the Captain standing near: "Is it legal for you to scourge a Roman citizen, unconvicted?"
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The Roman empire » Allusions to citizenship of » Obtained by purchase
"I had to pay a heavy price for my position as citizen," said the Officer. "I am one by birth," rejoined Paul.
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The Roman empire » Allusions to citizenship of » Obtained by birth
"I had to pay a heavy price for my position as citizen," said the Officer. "I am one by birth," rejoined Paul.
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