Thematic Bible: Of the romans in judea
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Courts of justice » Of the romans in judea » Appeals from, made to the emperor
Then Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been released if he had not appealed to Caesar.”
Because the Jews objected, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar; it was not as though I had any accusation against my nation.
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If then I am doing wrong, or have done anything deserving of death, I do not refuse to die, but if there is nothing to what these men accuse me of, no one can give me up to them. I appeal to Caesar!”
Courts of justice » Of the romans in judea » Presided over by the governor or deputy
Now Jesus stood before the governor. “Are You the King of the Jews?” the governor asked Him.
Jesus answered,“You have said it.”
Jesus answered,
After tying Him up, they led Him away and handed Him over to Pilate, the governor.
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Courts of justice » Of the romans in judea » Place of, called the hall of judgment
Then they took Jesus from Caiaphas to the governor’s headquarters. It was early morning. They did not enter the headquarters themselves; otherwise they would be defiled and unable to eat the Passover.
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He went back into the headquarters and asked Jesus, “Where are You from?” But Jesus did not give him an answer.
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Courts of justice » Of the romans in judea » Never interfered in any dispute about minor matters or about religion
And as Paul was about to open his mouth, Gallio said to the Jews, "If it were a matter of a crime or of moral evil, it would be reasonable for me to put up with you Jews. But if these are questions about words, names, and your own law, see to it yourselves. I don't want to be a judge of such things."
Courts of justice » Of the romans in judea » Never examined their own citizens by torture
As they stretched him out for the lash, Paul said to the centurion standing by, "Is it legal for you to scourge a man who is a Roman citizen and is uncondemned?" When the centurion heard this, he went and reported to the commander, saying, "What are you going to do? For this man is a Roman citizen." The commander came and said to him, "Tell me-are you a Roman citizen?" "Yes," he said. read more.
The commander replied, "I bought this citizenship for a large amount of money." "But I myself was born a citizen," Paul said. Therefore, those who were about to examine him withdrew from him at once. The commander too was alarmed when he realized Paul was a Roman citizen and he had bound him.
The commander replied, "I bought this citizenship for a large amount of money." "But I myself was born a citizen," Paul said. Therefore, those who were about to examine him withdrew from him at once. The commander too was alarmed when he realized Paul was a Roman citizen and he had bound him.
Courts of justice » Of the romans in judea » Could alone award death
So Pilate told them, “Take Him yourselves and judge Him according to your law.”
“It’s not legal for us to put anyone to death,” the Jews declared.
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“It’s not legal