Emperor (Augustus)

Emperor

Emperor Augustus was a Roman Emperor mentioned in the New Testament, first appearing in Luke 2:1.

About Emperor (Augustus)

Official designation of the Roman sovereign beginning in 27 BC with the reign of Caesar Augustus; a derivation of imperator, an honorary title of supreme command conferred by the Roman Senate upon one of its victorious generals. See Caesars, The.

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Key References

Acts 25:21

But when Paul appealed to be held over for the decision of the Emperor, I ordered that he be held until I could send him to Caesar.”

Acts 25:25

But I found he had done nothing worthy of death, and since he has now appealed to the Emperor, I decided to send him.

All Scripture References (2)

Acts (2)
Acts 25:21

But when Paul appealed to be held over for the decision of the Emperor, I ordered that he be held until I could send him to Caesar.”

Acts 25:25

But I found he had done nothing worthy of death, and since he has now appealed to the Emperor, I decided to send him.