Thematic Bible
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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.
Kings » When good » Favor the wise
The favor of a king [is] for the servant who deals wisely, but his wrath will be [on] him who acts shamefully.
Servants » Wise servants
A slave who deals wisely will rule over a child who acts shamefully, and in the midst of brothers he will share his inheritance.
The favor of a king [is] for the servant who deals wisely, but his wrath will be [on] him who acts shamefully.
Shame » Those that cause shame
A slave who deals wisely will rule over a child who acts shamefully, and in the midst of brothers he will share his inheritance.
The favor of a king [is] for the servant who deals wisely, but his wrath will be [on] him who acts shamefully.
Wrath » The king’s wrath
The favor of a king [is] for the servant who deals wisely, but his wrath will be [on] him who acts shamefully.
The rage of a king growls like a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.