Corporal Punishment

The Bible occasionally mentions corporal punishment. A possible punishment was a beating. If someone was beaten, according to Deuteronomy 25:1-3, this should not be more than 40 lashes.
According to Roman law, Roman citizens could not be beaten without a trial. Paul invokes this right in Acts 16:37.

Related Bible passages

Deuteronomy 25.1 - Deuteronomy 25.3 Mark 10.34 Mark 15.15

Administration & Society

Corporal Punishment

Custodial Sentence

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