Acts 22:27

New Living Translation

So the commander went over and asked Paul, “Tell me, are you a Roman citizen?” “Yes, I certainly am,” Paul replied.

Cross References

John 18:12

So the soldiers, their commanding officer, and the Temple guards arrested Jesus and tied him up.

Acts 22:25

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?”

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 22:28

“I am, too,” the commander muttered, “and it cost me plenty!” Paul answered, “But I am a citizen by birth!”