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But Paul said to them, "They have beaten us publicly, uncondemned, men who are Roman citizens, and have thrown us into prison; and do they now throw us out secretly? No! Let them come themselves and take us out."
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who says to a king, 'Worthless one,' and to nobles, 'Wicked man,'
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In a multitude of people is the glory of a king, but without people a prince is ruined.
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A servant who deals wisely has the king's favor, but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.
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He who loves purity of heart, and whose speech is gracious, will have the king as his friend.
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When you sit down to eat with a ruler, observe carefully what is before you, and put a knife to your throat if you are given to appetite. Do not desire his delicacies, for they are deceptive food.
Seeing then that these things cannot be denied, you ought to be quiet and do nothing rash. For you have brought these men here who are neither sacrilegious nor blasphemers of our goddess. If therefore Demetrius and the craftsmen with him have a complaint against anyone, the courts are open, and there are proconsuls. Let them bring charges against one another. read more.
But if you seek anything further, it shall be settled in the regular assembly.
But if you seek anything further, it shall be settled in the regular assembly.
But when they had stretched him out for the whips, Paul said to the centurion who was standing by, "Is it lawful for you to flog a man who is a Roman citizen and uncondemned?" When the centurion heard this, he went to the tribune and said to him, "What are you about to do? For this man is a Roman citizen." So the tribune came and said to him, "Tell me, are you a Roman citizen?" And he said, "Yes." read more.
The tribune answered, "I bought this citizenship for a large sum." Paul said, "But I am a citizen by birth." So those who were about to examine him withdrew from him immediately, and the tribune also was afraid, for he realized that Paul was a Roman citizen and that he had bound him.
The tribune answered, "I bought this citizenship for a large sum." Paul said, "But I am a citizen by birth." So those who were about to examine him withdrew from him immediately, and the tribune also was afraid, for he realized that Paul was a Roman citizen and that he had bound him.
While I was doing this, they found me purified in the temple, without any crowd or tumult. But some Jews from Asia-- they ought to be here before you and to make an accusation, should they have anything against me.
"So," said he, "let the men of authority among you go down with me, and if there is anything wrong about the man, let them bring charges against him."
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But Paul said, "I am standing before Caesar's tribunal, where I ought to be tried. To the Jews I have done no wrong, as you yourself know very well.
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I answered them that it was not the custom of the Romans to give up anyone before the accused met the accusers face to face and had opportunity to make his defense concerning the charge laid against him.
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Heart » Renewed » Pure
Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
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"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
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Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart,
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The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.
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He who loves purity of heart, and whose speech is gracious, will have the king as his friend.
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He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to what is false and does not swear deceitfully.
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So flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.
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