Acts 16:37

But Paul said unto them, They have beaten us openly uncondemned, being Romans, and have cast us into prison; and now do they thrust us out privily? nay verily; but let them come themselves and fetch us out.

Cross-reference

Acts 16:20–24 Historical context

Acts 16:20-24 describes the beating and imprisonment Paul refers to here — it's the same event he is protesting.

Acts 16:22 Historical context

Acts 16:22 describes the beating that Paul refers to — the unjust treatment that prompts his demand for public vindication.

Acts 22:25-28 also has Paul invoking Roman citizenship to avoid mistreatment — a parallel use of his legal rights.

Acts 22:24 Parallel

Acts 22:24 records Paul about to be flogged — a parallel situation where his Roman citizenship later halts the beating, echoing the incident in Philippi.

Acts 25:11 Parallel

Acts 25:11 has Paul insisting on his legal rights, not being handed over unjustly — a direct parallel to his demand for public release.

Acts 21:39 Parallel

Acts 21:39 shows Paul asserting his Tarsus citizenship — a parallel use of civic identity to gain a hearing, though not the same as Roman citizenship.

Acts 25:10 Parallel

Acts 25:10 shows Paul asserting his right to be tried before Caesar — a parallel use of Roman legal protections, though not the same as the citizenship claim.

2 Corinthians 11:25 Historical context

2 Corinthians 11:25 lists beatings with rods — Paul includes the Philippian beating, providing a first-person summary of the event behind his demand.

1 Thessalonians 2:2 Historical context

In 1 Thessalonians 2:2, Paul recalls this same Philippian incident, describing the shameful treatment they endured.

Matthew 10:16 instructs disciples to be wise as serpents — Paul's strategic use of his Roman citizenship exemplifies that wisdom in the face of persecution.