Barnes New Testament Notes

By Albert Barnes

THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES - Chapter 22 - Verse 25

Verse 25. Bound him with thongs. With cords, preparatory to scourging.

Is it lawful, etc. It was directly contrary to the Roman law, to bind and scourge a Roman citizen. See Barnes "Ac 16:36".

{a} "Roman" Ac 16:37; 25:16