Thematic Bible: Allusions to citizenship of


Thematic Bible



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

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

"I paid a large sum for my citizenship," said the Tribune. "But I was born free," said Paul. Verse ConceptsCivil LibertyExpensiveCitizensReligious Freedomserenity

"I paid a large sum for my citizenship," said the Tribune. "But I was born free," said Paul. Verse ConceptsCivil LibertyExpensiveCitizensReligious Freedomserenity