Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Citizens » Rights of
But Paul said to them, "They beat us in public without due process--men who are Roman citizens--[and] threw [us] into prison, and now they are wanting to release us secretly? Certainly not! Rather let them come themselves [and] bring us out!"
In the multitude of people is the glory of the king, but without a population, a prince [is] ruined.
The favor of a king [is] for the servant who deals wisely, but his wrath will be [on] him who acts shamefully.
He who loves purity of heart [and has]{gracious speech}, his friend [is the] king.
When you sit to eat with a ruler, you shall surely observe what [is] before you, and you shall put a knife to your throat if you have a {big appetite}. Do not desire his delicacies, for it is food of deception.
Therefore [because] these [things] are undeniable, it is necessary [that] you be quiet and do nothing rash! For you have brought these men [here] [who are] neither temple robbers nor blasphemers of our goddess. If then Demetrius and the craftsmen [who are] with him have a complaint against anyone, the court days are observed and there are proconsuls--let them bring charges against one another! read more.
But if you desire anything further, it will be settled in the lawful assembly.
But if you desire anything further, it will be settled in the lawful assembly.
But when they had stretched him out for the lash, Paul said to the centurion standing there, "Is it permitted for you to flog a man [who is] a Roman citizen and uncondemned?" And [when] the centurion heard [this], he went to the military tribune [and] reported [it], saying, "What are you about to do? For this man is a Roman citizen!" So the military tribune came [and] said to him, "Tell me, are you a Roman citizen?" And he said, "Yes." read more.
And the military tribune replied, "I acquired this citizenship for a large sum of money." And Paul said, "But I indeed was born [a citizen]. Then immediately those who were about to examine him kept away from him, and the military tribune also was afraid [when he] realized that he was a Roman citizen and that {he had tied him up}.
And the military tribune replied, "I acquired this citizenship for a large sum of money." And Paul said, "But I indeed was born [a citizen]. Then immediately those who were about to examine him kept away from him, and the military tribune also was afraid [when he] realized that he was a Roman citizen and that {he had tied him up}.
in which they found me purified in the temple [courts], not with a crowd or with a disturbance. But [there are] some Jews from Asia who ought to be present before you and bring charges against [me], if they have anything against me,
So he said, "Let those among you [who are] prominent go down with [me], [and] if there is any wrong in the man, let them bring charges against him."
But Paul said, "I am standing before the judgment seat of Caesar, where it is necessary [for] me to be judged. I have done no wrong to the Jews, as you also know very well.
To {them} I replied that it was not the custom of the Romans to give up any man before the one who had been accused met [his] accusers face to [face] and received an opportunity for a defense concerning the accusation.
Government » The kings of the earth
By justice a king gives stability [to] a land, but a man of bribes will ruin it.
In the multitude of people is the glory of the king, but without a population, a prince [is] ruined.
[It is] not for the kings, O Lemuel; drinking wine [is] not for the kings, nor [is] strong drink for rulers. Or else he will drink and forget what has been decreed, and he will pervert the rights of all the {afflicted}. Give strong drink to him who is perishing, and wine to those {in bitter distress}. read more.
He will drink and forget his poverty, and his misery he will not remember [any] more.
He will drink and forget his poverty, and his misery he will not remember [any] more.
The God of Israel said to me, the rock of Israel has spoken; 'He who rules over mankind rules righteously, in the fear of God.
For you, O God, you have heard my vows. You have given [me] the heritage of those who fear your name. You will add days to the days of the king, his years like [those of] {many generations}. May he live forever in the presence of God. Appoint loyal love and faithfulness to preserve him.
Make vows and fulfill them to Yahweh, your God; let all surrounding him bring tribute to the [one to be] feared. He cuts off [the] spirit of leaders. [He is to be] feared by [the] kings of [the] earth.
All [the] kings of [the] earth will praise you, O Yahweh, when they have heard the words of your mouth, and they will sing of the ways of Yahweh, because Yahweh's glory [is] great.
An abomination to kings [is] doing evil, for by righteousness the throne will be established. The delight of kings [are] the lips of righteousness, and he who speaks what is upright he will love. The wrath of a king [is] a messenger of death, but one who is wise will appease it. read more.
In the light of the face of the king [there is] life, and his favor [is] like a cloud of spring rain.
In the light of the face of the king [there is] life, and his favor [is] like a cloud of spring rain.
{Fine speech} [is] not becoming a fool, {still less} [is] {false speech} for a ruler.
A king who sits on [the] throne of judgment winnows all evil with his eyes.
The glory of God conceals things, but the glory of kings searches out things. As heaven is to height and the earth is to depth, so [is] the heart of kings--there is no searching. Remove the dross from silver, and it will become a vessel for the smith. read more.
Remove the wicked before a king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
Remove the wicked before a king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
Since the word of the king [is] supreme, no one can say to him, "What are you doing?"
Kings » Numerous subjects the honor of
In the multitude of people is the glory of the king, but without a population, a prince [is] ruined.