'Citizens' in the Bible
So he went out to work for one of the citizens of that country, who sent him into his fields to feed pigs.
But the citizens of his country hated him and sent a delegation to follow him and to announce, "We don't want this man to rule over us!'
But Paul told the guards, "The magistrates have had us beaten publicly without a trial and have thrown us into jail, even though we are Roman citizens. Now are they going to throw us out secretly? Certainly not! Have them come and escort us out."
The guards reported these words to the magistrates, and they became afraid when they heard that Paul and Silas were Roman citizens.
The only thing that matters is that you continue to live as good citizens in a manner worthy of the gospel of the Messiah. Then, whether I come to see you or whether I stay away, I may hear all about you that you are standing firm in one spirit, struggling with one mind for the faith of the gospel,