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24 The commandant ordered the soldiers to bring Paul to the barracks and flog him until he confessed to whatever he had done to stir up this outrage.

25 Back at the barracks, as they tied him up with leather thongs, Paul spoke to a nearby officer.

Paul: Is this legal—for you to flog a Roman citizen without a trial?

26 The officer went and spoke to the commandant.

Officer: What can you do about this? Did you know this fellow is a Roman citizen?

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