Acts 22:25

New Living Translation

When they tied Paul down to lash him, Paul said to the officer standing there, “Is it legal for you to whip a Roman citizen who hasn’t even been tried?”

Cross References

Matthew 10:17

But beware! For you will be handed over to the courts and will be flogged with whips in the synagogues.

Matthew 27:54

The Roman officer and the other soldiers at the crucifixion were terrified by the earthquake and all that had happened. They said, “This man truly was the Son of God!”

Matthew 8:8

But the officer said, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you come into my home. Just say the word from where you are, and my servant will be healed.

Acts 10:1

In Caesarea there lived a Roman army officer named Cornelius, who was a captain of the Italian Regiment.

Acts 16:37

But Paul replied, “They have publicly beaten us without a trial and put us in prison—and we are Roman citizens. So now they want us to leave secretly? Certainly not! Let them come themselves to release us!”

Acts 22:26

When the officer heard this, he went to the commander and asked, “What are you doing? This man is a Roman citizen!”

Acts 23:17

Paul called for one of the Roman officers and said, “Take this young man to the commander. He has something important to tell him.”

Acts 23:27

“This man was seized by some Jews, and they were about to kill him when I arrived with the troops. When I learned that he was a Roman citizen, I removed him to safety.

Acts 25:16

I pointed out to them that Roman law does not convict people without a trial. They must be given an opportunity to confront their accusers and defend themselves.

Acts 27:1

When the time came, we set sail for Italy. Paul and several other prisoners were placed in the custody of a Roman officer named Julius, a captain of the Imperial Regiment.

Acts 27:3

The next day when we docked at Sidon, Julius was very kind to Paul and let him go ashore to visit with friends so they could provide for his needs.

Acts 27:43

But the commanding officer wanted to spare Paul, so he didn’t let them carry out their plan. Then he ordered all who could swim to jump overboard first and make for land.