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JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1990 Question 47

Question 47

Persecution of the Early Church

Owing to the uproar in Jerusalem, the Tribune ordered Paul to be examined by scourging, but changed his mind when he discovered that Paul was

  1. A.an innocent man
  2. B.a Roman citizen
  3. C.a Pharisee
  4. D.a Jew
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (a Roman citizen)

Explanation

It was unlawful to scourge an uncondemned Roman citizen, so the tribune drew back when he learned Paul was one (Acts 22:24–29).