§ 02 · King James Bible
Acts 22:25
And as they bound him with thongs, Paul said unto the centurion that stood by, Is it lawful for you to scourge a man that is a Roman, and uncondemned?
Simple English
As they tied him up, Paul asked the soldier nearby, "Is it allowed for you to beat a man who is a Roman and hasn't been found guilty?"
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