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
nay, Agrippa said to Festus, "this man might have been discharg'd if he had not appeal'd to Cesar."
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but the Jews opposing it, I was oblig'd to appeal to the emperor: not having however any design to accuse them.
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if I am guilty of any capital crime, I am contented to die. but since their accusations are all groundless, that I may not be sacrificed to their humour, I appeal to Cesar."
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Courts of justice » Of the romans in judea » Presided over by the governor or deputy
When Jesus appear'd before the governor, the governor asked him, art thou the king of the Jews? and Jesus answer'd yes.
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and when they had bound him, they led him away, and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the governor of Judea.
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Courts of justice » Of the romans in judea » Place of, called the hall of judgment
Then they led Jesus early in the morning from Caiaphas, to the Pretorium: but the Jews themselves did not enter into the Pretorium, lest they should be defiled: and so not be in a condition to eat the passover.
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and went again into the Pretorium, and said to Jesus, who was your father? but Jesus gave him no 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 when Paul was going to speak, Gallio said to the Jews, "if it were a matter of some injustice or something immoral, O Jews, it would be reasonable to hear you out. but since it is about disputable matters, about names, and your own law, you may decide that among yourselves: for I won't take cognizance of such affairs."
Courts of justice » Of the romans in judea » Never examined their own citizens by torture
as they were tying him with thongs, Paul said to the centurion, does the law allow to scourge a Roman citizen, and without any trial? upon hearing that, the centurion went to acquaint the head officer, take care, said he, what you do; for this man is a Roman. then the head officer came to him, and said, tell me, are you a Roman? read more.
he answer'd, yes. the officer rejoin'd, my freedom cost me a considerable sum. but I had it, said Paul, by right of birth. immediately those who were going to put him to the question, withdrew: the commander himself being under some apprehension for having order'd him to be bound.
he answer'd, yes. the officer rejoin'd, my freedom cost me a considerable sum. but I had it, said Paul, by right of birth. immediately those who were going to put him to the question, withdrew: the commander himself being under some apprehension for having order'd him to be bound.
Courts of justice » Of the romans in judea » Could alone award death
Pilate then said to them, take him your selves, and judge him according to your law. but the Jews said to him, it is not lawful for us to put any man to death.
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