Act 22:28 | MHM | STEP | v. 28 : As they tied Paul up to whip him, he calmly told the centurion that it was illegal to scourge a Roman citizen who had not been condemned (Acts 22:25 ). Roman law protected citizens from such treatment. Paul did not shout or panic, but quietly claimed his rights. Every person deserves a fair trial before being punished, just as the English Magna Carta later declared.

‏ Acts 22:28

v. 28: As they tied Paul up to whip him, he calmly told the centurion that it was illegal to scourge a Roman citizen who had not been condemned (Acts 22:25 ^a). Roman law protected citizens from such treatment. Paul did not shout or panic, but quietly claimed his rights. Every person deserves a fair trial before being punished, just as the English Magna Carta later declared.