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 said to them, "After cruelly beating us in public, without trial, Roman citizens though we are, they have thrown us into prison, and are they now going to send us away privately? No, indeed! Let them come in person and fetch us out."
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But, when they had tied him up with the straps, Paul said to the Captain who stood by, "Does the Law permit you to flog a Roman citizen--and one too who is uncondemned?"
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The Roman empire » Allusions to citizenship of » Obtained by purchase
"I paid a large sum for my citizenship," said the Tribune. "But I was born free," said Paul.
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The Roman empire » Allusions to citizenship of » Obtained by birth
"I paid a large sum for my citizenship," said the Tribune. "But I was born free," said Paul.
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