Acts 22:28 ““I paid a high price for my citizenship,” said the commander. “But I w…”

Acts 22:28

“I paid a high price for my citizenship,” said the commander. “But I was born a citizen,” Paul replied.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And the chief captain answered, With a great sum obtained I this freedom. And Paul said, But I was free born.

World English Bible

The commanding officer answered, “I bought my citizenship for a great price.” Paul said, “But I was born a Roman.”

American Standard Version

And the chief captain answered, With a great sum obtained I this citizenship. And Paul said, But I am a Roman born.

Geneva Bible 1599

And the chiefe captaine answered, With a great summe obtained I this freedome. Then Paul sayd, But I was so borne.

Darby Translation

And the chiliarch answered, I, for a great sum, bought this citizenship. And Paul said, But I was also [free] born.

Young's Literal Translation

and the chief captain answered, 'I, with a great sum, did obtain this citizenship;' but Paul said, 'But I have been even born [so].'

Bible in Basic English

And the chief captain said, I got Roman rights for myself at a great price. And Paul said, But I had them by birth.

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In context

27The commander went to Paul and asked, “Tell me, are you a Roman citizen?” “Yes,” he answered.

29At once those who were about to interrogate Paul stepped back, and the commander himself was alarmed when he realized that he had put a Roman citizen in chains.

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