S – When the centurion heard this, he went and reported to the commander, saying, “What are you going to do? For this man is a Roman citizen.” 

²⁷ The commander came and said to him, “Tell me, are you a Roman citizen?” 

“Yes,” he said

Acts 22:26–27 CSB

O – Commentary:

In this period, Roman citizenship was not common in the east, especially among the non-elite, so no one had expected it for this prisoner. Paul might wait until he has been chained for the same reason as in 16:37: he now has legal room to maneuver against them. Law prohibited even binding a Roman citizen without trial; although not all governors followed the law, the tribune would be wise to avoid a breach that could bring him into trouble with the governor. If one claimed to be a citizen, officials were supposed to treat him as such until documentation could be procured or checked

 The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament,

A – Paul is strategic of knowing “Who he is.”  He used his citizenship of Tarsus earlier to save himself and now uses his Roman citizenship to do the same.  It was all part of God’s plan to get him to the right audience.  We need to be led by the Holy Spirit put ourselves into the “right” situations.

R – Heavenly Father, you are Lord of all.  We invite your Holy Spirit to lead us into situations today where we can be most effective for you.  We know who we are in you – we are created by you for a relationship with you.  You gift us with talents, abilities and a heart all for your pleasure.