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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Paul is Released by the Civil Authorities on the Grounds of his Being a Roman Citizen</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/naves/p/paul_is_released_by_the_civil_authorities_on_the_grounds_of_his_being_a_roman_citizen.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/acts/16-35.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/p/paul.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Paul is Released by the Civil Authorities on the Grounds of his Being a Roman Citizen</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul_is_received_by_the_brethren_gladly.htm" title="Paul is Received by the Brethren Gladly">◄</a> Paul is Released by the Civil Authorities on the Grounds of his Being a Roman Citizen <a href="/topical/naves/p/paul_is_returned_to_the_fortress.htm" title="Paul is Returned to the Fortress">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#nav" title="Nave's Topical Index">Nave's</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>The Apostle Paul, a pivotal figure in the early Christian church, was known for his missionary journeys and theological contributions. One significant aspect of his life was his Roman citizenship, which played a crucial role in his interactions with civil authorities. This status provided him with certain legal protections and privileges that were not available to non-citizens.<br><br><b>Biblical Account</b><br><br>The account of Paul being released by the civil authorities due to his Roman citizenship is primarily found in the Book of Acts. In <a href="/acts/16-37.htm">Acts 16:37-39</a> , Paul and Silas were imprisoned in Philippi after being falsely accused and beaten without a trial. The magistrates, upon realizing their mistake, sought to release them quietly. However, Paul asserted his rights, saying, "They beat us publicly without a trial, even though we are Roman citizens, and threw us into prison. And now do they want to release us quietly? No, let them come themselves and escort us out." The magistrates, upon hearing that Paul and Silas were Roman citizens, were alarmed and came to appease them, leading them out of the prison and requesting them to leave the city.<br><br><b>Roman Citizenship</b><br><br>Roman citizenship was a highly valued status in the ancient world, conferring numerous legal rights and protections. Citizens were entitled to a fair trial, the right to appeal to the emperor, and protection from degrading punishments such as scourging. This status could be acquired by birth, purchase, or as a reward for service to the empire. Paul, being born in Tarsus, a city in the Roman province of Cilicia, inherited his citizenship from his family, as indicated in <a href="/acts/22-28.htm">Acts 22:28</a> , where he states, "I was born a citizen."<br><br><b>Significance in Paul's Ministry</b><br><br>Paul's Roman citizenship was instrumental in his ministry, allowing him to travel freely across the Roman Empire and preach the Gospel. It also provided him with a platform to defend his faith before various authorities. In <a href="/acts/22-25.htm">Acts 22:25-29</a> , when Paul was about to be flogged in Jerusalem, he questioned the legality of scourging a Roman citizen without a trial. This assertion halted the proceedings and led to his release, demonstrating the power and influence of his citizenship.<br><br><b>Theological Implications</b><br><br>From a theological perspective, Paul's use of his Roman citizenship underscores the sovereignty of God in orchestrating the spread of the Gospel. It highlights how God can use worldly systems and structures to further His divine purposes. Paul's strategic invocation of his rights not only protected him but also provided opportunities to witness to influential figures, thereby advancing the mission of the early church.<br><br><b>Historical Context</b><br><br>The Roman Empire, during the time of Paul, was a vast and complex entity with a well-established legal system. Roman law was highly developed, and citizenship was a coveted status that offered significant advantages. The incident in Philippi and subsequent events in Jerusalem and Caesarea illustrate the tension between Roman law and local customs, as well as the challenges faced by early Christians in navigating these systems.<br><br>In summary, Paul's Roman citizenship was a critical factor in his ministry, providing him with protection and opportunities to proclaim the Gospel. His interactions with civil authorities, as recorded in the Book of Acts, reveal the providential use of his legal status to further the mission of the early church.<a name="nav" id="nav"></a><div class="vheading2">Nave's Topical Index</div><span class="rtext"><a href="/context/acts/16-35.htm">Acts 16:35-39</a></span><br>And when it was day, the magistrates sent the sergeants, saying, Let those men go.<br><span class="source">Nave's Topical Index</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_corinthians/6-5.htm">2 Corinthians 6:5</a></span><br>In stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labors, in watchings, in fastings;<br><span class="source">Nave's Topical Index</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_corinthians/11-25.htm">2 Corinthians 11:25</a></span><br>Thrice was I beaten with rods, once was I stoned, thrice I suffered shipwreck, a night and a day I have been in the deep;<br><span class="source">Nave's Topical Index</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_thessalonians/2-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:2</a></span><br>But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as you know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God with much contention.<br><span class="source">Nave's Topical Index</span><p><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/moffat/the_general_epistles_james_peter_and_judas/the_first_epistle_of_st.htm"><span class="l">The First Epistle of St. Peter</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to become restive and insubordinate, as though the <b>civil</b> and social <b>...</b> alone; they were<br> soon to be <b>released</b> from the <b>...</b> the mind of Peter as was <b>Paul's</b> conception of <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../moffat/the general epistles james peter and judas/the first epistle of st.htm</font><p><a href="/library/bunyan/the_works_of_john_bunyan_volumes_1-3/memoir_of_john_bunyan.htm"><span class="l">Memoir of John Bunyan</span></a> <br><b>...</b> school; they learn till they have learned the <b>grounds</b> of their <b>...</b> What messenger of<br> Satan buffeted <b>Paul</b>? <b>...</b> be seized, and publicly burnt.' 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