Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
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But Paul said to them, They have given us who are Romans a public whipping without judging us, and have put us in prison. Will they now send us out secretly? no, truly, let them come themselves and take us out.
A king's glory is in the number of his people: and for need of people a ruler may come to destruction.
The king has pleasure in a servant who does wisely, but his wrath is against him who is a cause of shame.
He whose heart is clean is dear to the Lord; for the grace of his lips the king will be his friend.
When you take your seat at the feast with a ruler, give thought with care to what is before you; And put a knife to your throat, if you have a strong desire for food. Have no desire for his delicate food, for it is the bread of deceit.
So then, because these things may not be doubted, it would be better for you to be quiet, and do nothing unwise. For you have taken these men, who are not doing damage to the holy place or talking against our goddess. If, then, Demetrius and the workmen who are with him have a protest to make against any man, the law is open to them, and there are judges; let them put up a cause at law against one another. read more.
But if any other business is in question, let it be taken up in the regular meeting.
But if any other business is in question, let it be taken up in the regular meeting.
And when they had put leather bands round him, Paul said to the captain who was present, Is it the law for you to give blows to a man who is a Roman and has not been judged? And hearing this, the man went to the chief captain and gave him an account of it, saying, What are you about to do? for this man is a Roman. And the chief captain came to him and said, Give me an answer, are you a Roman? And he said, Yes. read more.
And the chief captain said, I got Roman rights for myself at a great price. And Paul said, But I had them by birth. Then those who were about to put him to the test went away: and the chief captain was in fear, seeing that he was a Roman, and that he had put chains on him.
And the chief captain said, I got Roman rights for myself at a great price. And Paul said, But I had them by birth. Then those who were about to put him to the test went away: and the chief captain was in fear, seeing that he was a Roman, and that he had put chains on him.
And having been made clean, I was in the Temple, but not with a great number of people, and not with noise: but there were certain Jews from Asia, And it would have been better if they had come here to make a statement, if they have anything against me.
So, he said, let those who have authority among you go with me, and if there is any wrong in the man, let them make a statement against him.
And Paul said, I am before the seat of Caesar's authority where it is right for me to be judged: I have done no wrong to the Jews, as you are well able to see.
To whom I gave answer that it is not the Roman way to give a man up, till he has been face to face with those who are attacking him, and has had a chance to give an answer to the statements made against him.
Kings » When good » Favor the wise
The king has pleasure in a servant who does wisely, but his wrath is against him who is a cause of shame.
Servants » Wise servants
A servant who does wisely will have rule over a son causing shame, and will have his part in the heritage among brothers.
The king has pleasure in a servant who does wisely, but his wrath is against him who is a cause of shame.
Shame » Those that cause shame
A servant who does wisely will have rule over a son causing shame, and will have his part in the heritage among brothers.
The king has pleasure in a servant who does wisely, but his wrath is against him who is a cause of shame.
Wrath » The king’s wrath
The king has pleasure in a servant who does wisely, but his wrath is against him who is a cause of shame.
The king's wrath is like the loud cry of a lion, but his approval is like dew on the grass.
The wrath of the king is like those who give news of death, but a wise man will put peace in place of it.