Acts 22:27

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

So the Commanding Officer went up to Paul and said: "Tell me, are you a Roman citizen?" "Yes," replied Paul.

Cross References

John 18:12

So the soldiers of the garrison, with their Commanding Officer and the Jewish police, arrested Jesus and bound him,

Acts 22:25

But just as they had tied him up to be scourged, Paul said to the Captain standing near: "Is it legal for you to scourge a Roman citizen, unconvicted?"

Acts 22:26

On hearing this, the Captain went and reported it to the Commanding Officer. "Do you know what you are doing?" he said. "This man is a Roman citizen."

Acts 22:28

"I had to pay a heavy price for my position as citizen," said the Officer. "I am one by birth," rejoined Paul.