Thematic Bible: Allusions to citizenship of


Thematic Bible



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

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

"I had to pay a heavy price for my position as citizen," said the Officer. "I am one by birth," rejoined Paul. Verse ConceptsCivil LibertyExpensiveCitizensReligious Freedomserenity

"I had to pay a heavy price for my position as citizen," said the Officer. "I am one by birth," rejoined Paul. Verse ConceptsCivil LibertyExpensiveCitizensReligious Freedomserenity