Acts 22:29

The Passion Translation

All of the soldiers who were about to whip Paul backed away, because they were afraid of the consequences for tying up and holding a Roman citizen against his will.

Cross References

Acts 21:33

The commander arrested him and ordered that he be bound with two chains. He then asked, “Who is he and what has he done wrong?”

Acts 22:28

The commander said, “I had to purchase my citizenship with a great sum of money.” Paul replied, “I was born as a citizen!”

Hebrews 11:35

Faith-filled women saw their dead children raised in resurrection power. Yet it was faith that enabled others to endure great atrocities. They were stretched out on the wheel and tortured, and didn’t deny their faith in order to be freed, because they longed for a more honorable and glorious resurrection!