Paul and the Roman Authorities

The book of Acts tells us how Paul is often arrested by Roman soldiers on his missionary journeys. Being a Roman citizen, however, he is always released again. In the end, Paul opts to defend himself before Caesar in Rome.

In his letters, Paul writes that this world is not important. The important thing is the future world, the Kingdom of God. As long as this world exists, however, according to Paul we must obey the leaders of this world.

Related Bible passages

Acts 16.35 - Acts 16.39 Acts 22.22 - Acts 22.29 Acts 23.27 Acts 25.1 - Acts 25.22 Acts 26.32 Acts 28.19 Romans 13.1 - Romans 13.7 1 Corinthians 2.6 1 Corinthians 7.29 - 1 Corinthians 7.31 1 Corinthians 15.24 - 1 Corinthians 15.28

Christian Faith

Conversion of Paul

Paul and the Jews

Paul and the Other Apostles

Paul and the Roman Authorities

Paul as a Preacher of the Gospel

Paul's Message about Jesus Christ

Paul's Message of Salvation

Paul’s Background

Paul’s First Missionary Journey

Paul’s Fourth Journey, to Rome

Paul’s Message of Freedom and Equality

Paul’s Resurrection Message

Paul’s Second Missionary Journey

Paul’s Third Missionary Journey

Sources for Paul’s Life

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