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Why did Paul demand an apology from city officials in Philippi?

The people who accused Paul and Silas of making trouble were not residents of Philippi.
The jailer housed Paul and Silas in the innermost part of the jail.
The prisoners in the jail complained about Paul and Silas singing at midnight.
The city officials violated Paul and Silas’ rights as Roman citizens.

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The city officials violated Paul and Silas’ rights as Roman citizens. They had them publicly beaten and jailed without a trial, so Paul demanded an apology and proper redress (Acts 16:35–39).