Bible Verses About The Roman Empire: Accused person protected from popular violence

And he said, The Jews have agreed to ask thee to bring down Paul to-morrow unto the council, as though thou wouldest inquire somewhat more exactly concerning him.

and he bade them provide beasts, that they might set Paul thereon, and bring him safe unto Felix the governor.

And he wrote a letter after this form:

Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix, greeting.

This man was seized by the Jews, and was about to be slain of them, when I came upon them with the soldiers and rescued him, having learned that he was a Roman.