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The Bible provides insights into the dual nature of citizenship&#8212;earthly and heavenly&#8212;and the conduct expected of believers in both realms.<br><br><b>Earthly Citizenship</b><br><br>The Bible acknowledges the reality of earthly citizenship and the importance of living responsibly within societal structures. In the Old Testament, the Israelites were given laws and guidelines to govern their conduct as a nation under God. These laws emphasized justice, mercy, and community welfare (<a href="/deuteronomy/16-18.htm">Deuteronomy 16:18-20</a>).<br><br>In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul addresses the role of Christians as citizens of earthly governments. In <a href="/romans/13.htm">Romans 13:1-7</a> , Paul instructs believers to submit to governing authorities, recognizing that such authorities are established by God. He writes, "Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God" (<a href="/romans/13.htm">Romans 13:1</a>). This passage underscores the importance of respecting and obeying civil laws, paying taxes, and honoring leaders, as part of a Christian's duty to maintain order and peace in society.<br><br><b>Heavenly Citizenship</b><br><br>While the Bible acknowledges earthly citizenship, it places greater emphasis on the believer's citizenship in heaven. The Apostle Paul, writing to the Philippians, declares, "But our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ" (<a href="/philippians/3-20.htm">Philippians 3:20</a>). This heavenly citizenship is characterized by a life transformed by faith in Christ, with a focus on eternal values and the anticipation of Christ's return.<br><br>The concept of heavenly citizenship calls believers to live as "aliens and strangers" in the world (<a href="/1_peter/2-11.htm">1 Peter 2:11</a>), reflecting the values and character of the Kingdom of God. This includes living a life of holiness, love, and service, as well as sharing the gospel message with others. The dual citizenship of believers&#8212;earthly and heavenly&#8212;requires a balance of fulfilling responsibilities in the world while maintaining a primary allegiance to God's Kingdom.<br><br><b>Responsibilities and Conduct</b><br><br>The Bible outlines specific responsibilities for citizens, both earthly and heavenly. Earthly citizens are called to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God (<a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a>). They are to be peacemakers, seeking the welfare of their communities and praying for their leaders (<a href="/1_timothy/2.htm">1 Timothy 2:1-2</a>).<br><br>Heavenly citizens, on the other hand, are called to live in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ (<a href="/philippians/1-27.htm">Philippians 1:27</a>). This involves pursuing righteousness, faith, love, and peace, and being ambassadors for Christ in a world that often opposes His message (<a href="/2_corinthians/5-20.htm">2 Corinthians 5:20</a>).<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>The Bible presents a comprehensive view of citizenship, emphasizing the believer's dual role in society and the Kingdom of God. Earthly citizenship involves respecting and participating in societal structures, while heavenly citizenship calls for a life that reflects the values and priorities of God's eternal Kingdom. Through this dual citizenship, believers are called to be faithful witnesses of Christ's transformative power in both their earthly communities and their spiritual lives.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>n.</I>) One who enjoys the freedom and privileges of a city; a freeman of a city, as distinguished from a foreigner, or one not entitled to its franchises.<p>2. (<I>n.</I>) An inhabitant of a city; a townsman.<p>3. (<I>n.</I>) A person, native or naturalized, of either sex, who owes allegiance to a government, and is entitled to reciprocal protection from it.<p>4. (<I>n.</I>) One who is domiciled in a country, and who is a citizen, though neither native nor naturalized, in such a sense that he takes his legal status from such country.<p>5. (<I>a.</I>) Having the condition or qualities of a citizen, or of citizens; as, a citizen soldiery.<p>6. (<I>a.</I>) of or pertaining to the inhabitants of a city; characteristic of citizens; effeminate; luxurious.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/4177.htm"><span class="l">4177. polites -- a <b>citizen</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> a <b>citizen</b>. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: polites Phonetic Spelling:<br> (pol-ee&#39;-tace) Short Definition: a <b>citizen</b> Definition: a <b>citizen</b>, fellow <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4177.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/4847.htm"><span class="l">4847. sumpolites -- a fellow <b>citizen</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> a fellow <b>citizen</b>. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: sumpolites Phonetic<br> Spelling: (soom-pol-ee&#39;-tace) Short Definition: a fellow <b>citizen</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4847.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/4176.htm"><span class="l">4176. politeuomai -- to live as a <b>citizen</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> to live as a <b>citizen</b>. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: politeuomai Phonetic<br> Spelling: (pol-it-yoo&#39;-om-ahee) Short Definition: I live the life of a <b>citizen</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4176.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/4174.htm"><span class="l">4174. politeia -- citizenship</span></a> <br><b>...</b> citizenship. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: politeia Phonetic Spelling:<br> (pol-ee-ti&#39;-ah) Short Definition: <b>citizen</b> body, citizenship Definition <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4174.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/4514.htm"><span class="l">4514. Rhomaios -- Roman</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Roman. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: Rhomaios Phonetic Spelling:<br> (hro-mah&#39;-yos) Short Definition: Roman, a Roman <b>citizen</b> Definition: Roman; subst <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4514.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/1786.htm"><span class="l">1786. entopios -- of a place, a resident</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Spelling: (en-top&#39;-ee-os) Short Definition: belonging to the place, native, resident<br> Definition: belonging to the place, native, resident; subst: a <b>citizen</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1786.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/4609.htm"><span class="l">4609. Silas -- Silas, a fellow missionary of Paul</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Transliteration: Silas Phonetic Spelling: (see&#39;-las) Short Definition: Silas Definition:<br> Silas, a pet-form of the name Silvanus; a Roman <b>citizen</b> and a helper <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4609.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/1658.htm"><span class="l">1658. eleutheros -- free, ie not a slave or not under restraint</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Probably from the alternate of erchomai; unrestrained (to go at pleasure), ie (as<br> a <b>citizen</b>) not a slave (whether freeborn or manumitted), or (genitive case <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1658.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/4610.htm"><span class="l">4610. Silouanos -- &quot;sylvan,&quot; Silvanus, alt. form of the name Silas</span></a> <br><b>...</b> of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: Silouanos Phonetic Spelling:<br> (sil-oo-an-os&#39;) Short Definition: Silvanus Definition: Silvanus, a Roman <b>citizen</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4610.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/1050.htm"><span class="l">1050. Gaios -- Gaius, the name of several Christian</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Transliteration: Gaios Phonetic Spelling: (gah&#39;-ee-os) Short Definition: Gaius<br> Definition: Gaius, (a) a Corinthian, (b) a Macedonian, (c) a <b>citizen</b> of Derbe, ( <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1050.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/5900.htm"><span class="l">5900. Iru -- &quot;<b>citizen</b>,&quot; a man of Judah</span></a><br><b>...</b> Iru. 5901 . &quot;<b>citizen</b>,&quot; a man of Judah. Transliteration: Iru Phonetic Spelling:<br> (ee-roo&#39;) Short Definition: Iru. <b>...</b> From iyr; a <b>citizen</b>; Iru, an Israelite -- Iru. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5900.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/7934.htm"><span class="l">7934. shaken -- inhabitant, neighbor</span></a><br><b>...</b> inhabitant, neighbor, nigh. From shakan; a resident; by extension, a fellow-<b>citizen</b> --<br> inhabitant, neighbour, nigh. see HEBREW shakan. 7933, 7934. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7934.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/6133.htm"><span class="l">6133. eqer -- an offshoot, member</span></a><br><b>...</b> stock. From aqar. Figuratively, a transplanted person, ie Naturalized <b>citizen</b> --<br> stock. see HEBREW aqar. 6132, 6133. eqer. 6134 . Strong&#39;s Numbers. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6133.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/8453.htm"><span class="l">8453. toshab -- a sojourner</span></a><br><b>...</b> toshab (1 Kings 17:1) {to-shawb&#39;}; from yashab; a dweller (but not outlandish (nokriy));<br> especially (as distinguished from a native <b>citizen</b> (active participle <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/8453.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/721.htm"><span class="l">721. Arvadi -- inhab. of Arvad</span></a><br><b>...</b> of Arvad NASB Word Usage Arvadite (1), Arvadites (1). Arvadite. Patrial from &#39;Arvad;<br> an Arvadite or <b>citizen</b> of Arvad -- Arvadite. see HEBREW &#39;Arvad. 720, 721 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/721.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/cyril/select_letters_of_saint_gregory_nazianzen/ep_cxliv_verianus_a_citizen.htm"><span class="l">Ep. cxliv. Verianus, a <b>Citizen</b> of Nazianzus, had Been Offended by <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Division III. Miscellaneous Letters. Ep. CXLIV. Verianus, a <b>citizen</b> of<br> Nazianzus, had been offended by his son-in-law? (Verianus <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../cyril/select letters of saint gregory nazianzen/ep cxliv verianus a citizen.htm</font><p><a href="/library/moody/moodys_anecdotes_and_illustrations/how_a_citizen_became_a.htm"><span class="l">How a <b>Citizen</b> Became a Soldier.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> How a <b>Citizen</b> Became a Soldier. <b>...</b> The <b>citizen</b> becomes a soldier in a minute, and<br> from being a free man becomes subject to the command of others. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../moody/moodys anecdotes and illustrations/how a citizen became a.htm</font><p><a href="/library/lamartine/atheism_among_the_people/vi_the_love_of_the.htm"><span class="l">The Love of the People, the Conscience of the <b>Citizen</b>...</span></a> <br><b>...</b> VI. The love of the People, the conscience of the <b>citizen</b>? The love of<br> the People, the conscience of the <b>citizen</b>, the sentiment <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../lamartine/atheism among the people/vi the love of the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/watts/the_psalms_and_hymns_of_isaac_watts/psalm_15_characters_of_a.htm"><span class="l">Psalm 15 Characters of a Saint; Or, a <b>Citizen</b> of Zion; Or, the <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> THE PSALMS OF DAVID PSALM 15 Characters of a saint; or, A <b>citizen</b> of Zion;<br> or, The qualifications of a Christian. CM Characters <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../watts/the psalms and hymns of isaac watts/psalm 15 characters of a.htm</font><p><a href="/library/lactantius/the_divine_institutes/chap_xii_of_true_virtue_and.htm"><span class="l">Of True virtue; and of the Estimation of a Good or Bad <b>Citizen</b>.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> the divine institutes Book V. Of Justice. Chap. XII."Of True Virtue; And<br> of the Estimation of a Good or Bad <b>Citizen</b>. What would <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../lactantius/the divine institutes/chap xii of true virtue and.htm</font><p><a href="/library/watts/the_psalms_of_david/psalm_15_1_c_m_characters.htm"><span class="l">Psalm 15:1. CM Characters of a Saint; Or, a <b>Citizen</b> of Zion; Or <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> THE Psalms of David, In Metre. Psalm 15:1. CM Characters of a saint; or,<br> a <b>citizen</b> of Zion; or, The qualifications of a Christian. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/...//christianbookshelf.org/watts/the psalms of david/psalm 15 1 c m characters.htm</font><p><a href="/library/kuyper/the_work_of_the_holy_spirit/xxxi_our_status.htm"><span class="l">Our Status.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> So long as the law has not proven him guilty, has not convicted and sentenced<br> him, his legal status is that of a free and law-abiding <b>citizen</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/kuyper/the work of the holy spirit/xxxi our status.htm</font><p><a href="/library/sherman/the_childrens_bible/pauls_narrow_escape_from_death.htm"><span class="l">Paul&#39;s Narrow Escape from Death</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Egyptian who some time ago started a rebellion and led four thousand outlaws into<br> the desert?&quot; Paul answered, &quot;I am a Jew, of Tarsus in Cilicia, a <b>citizen</b> of a <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../sherman/the childrens bible/pauls narrow escape from death.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/exposition_on_the_book_of_psalms/psalm_lxxxvii.htm"><span class="l">Psalm LXXXVII.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Thus filled with the Holy Spirit, and with many thoughts of love and longing for<br> that city, as if after long internal meditation, that <b>citizen</b> bursts out, &quot;Her <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm lxxxvii.htm</font><p><a href="/library/wilmot-buxton/the_life_of_duty_a_years_plain_sermons_v_2/sermon_lviii_the_freedom_of.htm"><span class="l">The Freedom of the City.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Once S. Paul declared with pride that he was a Roman <b>citizen</b>; and when the Chief<br> Captain in surprise declared that he himself had purchased that privilege at a <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the life of duty a years plain sermons v 2/sermon lviii the freedom of.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/c/citizen.htm"><span class="l"><b>Citizen</b> (9 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 4. (n.) One who is domiciled in a country, and who is a <b>citizen</b>, though neither<br> native nor naturalized, in such a sense that he takes his legal status from <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/citizen.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/fellow-citizen.htm"><span class="l">Fellow-<b>citizen</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br>Fellow-<b>citizen</b>. Fellow-captives, Fellow-<b>citizen</b>. Fellowcitizens .<br> Multi-Version Concordance Fellow-<b>citizen</b> (1 Occurrence). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/fellow-citizen.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/citizenship.htm"><span class="l">Citizenship (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Easton's Bible Dictionary The rights and privileges of a <b>citizen</b> in<br> distinction from a foreigner (Luke 15:15; 19:14; Acts 21:39). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/citizenship.htm - 16k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/tribune.htm"><span class="l">Tribune (18 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> &quot;This man is a Roman <b>citizen</b>.&quot; (WEY RSV). Acts 22:27 So the Tribune came to Paul<br> and asked him, &quot;Tell me, are you a Roman <b>citizen</b>?&quot; &quot;Yes,&quot; he said. (WEY RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/tribune.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/preacher.htm"><span class="l">Preacher (27 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Worked out on this basis Qoheleth seems to mean citizenship, or concretely, a<br><b>citizen</b>-a <b>citizen</b> of such respectability that he is entitled to participate in <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/preacher.htm - 48k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/ecclesiastes.htm"><span class="l">Ecclesiastes (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Worked out on this basis Qoheleth seems to mean citizenship, or concretely, a<br><b>citizen</b>-a <b>citizen</b> of such respectability that he is entitled to participate in <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/ecclesiastes.htm - 27k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/lysias.htm"><span class="l">Lysias (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> As the speech of Paul had no pacifying effect, Lysias purposed examining him by<br> scourging; but on learning that his prisoner was a Roman <b>citizen</b>, he desisted <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/lysias.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/civil.htm"><span class="l">Civil (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1. (a.) Pertaining to a city or state, or to a <b>citizen</b> in his relations to his<br> fellow citizens or to the state; within the city or state. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/civil.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/appeal.htm"><span class="l">Appeal (30 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 11, 12, 21, 25). Paul availed himself of the privilege of a Roman <b>citizen</b><br> in this matter. Noah Webster's Dictionary. 1. (vt) To make <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/appeal.htm - 20k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/scourging.htm"><span class="l">Scourging (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> In the time of the apostles, in consequence of the passing of what was called the<br> Porcian law, no Roman <b>citizen</b> could be scourged in any case (Acts 16:22-37). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/scourging.htm - 12k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Paul-Roman-citizen.html">How was Paul a Roman citizen? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/pledge-of-allegiance.html">Should a Christian pledge allegiance to the flag? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Marxism-Christian.html">Is Marxism compatible with the Christian faith? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/citizen.htm">Citizen: Dictionary and Thesaurus &#124; Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> &#8226; <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> &#8226; <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> &#8226; <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> &#8226; <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Citizen (9 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/15-15.htm">Luke 15:15</a></span><br />He went and joined himself to one of the citizens of that country, and he sent him into his fields to feed pigs.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/21-39.htm">Acts 21:39</a></span><br />But Paul said, "I am a Jew, from Tarsus in Cilicia, a <span class="boldtext">citizen</span> of no insignificant city. I beg you, allow me to speak to the people."<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/22-25.htm">Acts 22:25</a></span><br />But, when they had tied him up with the straps, Paul said to the Captain who stood by, "Does the Law permit you to flog a Roman <span class="boldtext">citizen</span>--and one too who is uncondemned?"<br /><span class="source">(WEY RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/22-26.htm">Acts 22:26</a></span><br />On hearing this question, the Captain went to report the matter to the Tribune. "What are you intending to do?" he said. "This man is a Roman <span class="boldtext">citizen</span>."<br /><span class="source">(WEY RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/22-27.htm">Acts 22:27</a></span><br />So the Tribune came to Paul and asked him, "Tell me, are you a Roman <span class="boldtext">citizen</span>?" "Yes," he said.<br /><span class="source">(WEY RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/22-28.htm">Acts 22:28</a></span><br />The commanding officer answered, "I bought my citizenship for a great price." Paul said, "But I was born a Roman."<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB WEY ASV DBY YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/22-29.htm">Acts 22:29</a></span><br />So the men who had been on the point of putting him under torture immediately left him. And the Tribune, too, was frightened when he learnt that Paul was a Roman <span class="boldtext">citizen</span>, for he had had him bound.<br /><span class="source">(WEY RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/23-27.htm">Acts 23:27</a></span><br />This man Paul had been seized by the Jews, and they were on the point of killing him, when I came upon them with the troops and rescued him, for I had been informed that he was a Roman <span class="boldtext">citizen</span>.<br /><span class="source">(WEY RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/hebrews/8-11.htm">Hebrews 8:11</a></span><br />They will not teach every man his fellow <span class="boldtext">citizen</span>, and every man his brother, saying,'Know the Lord,' for all will know me, from the least of them to the greatest of them.<br /><span class="source">(WEB WEY ASV DBY NAS)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/c/citizen.htm">Citizen</a></p><a 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