🏠

Acts 22:28

American Standard Version

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

Compare Versions

Christian Standard Bible

The commander replied, β€œI bought this citizenship for a large amount of money.” β€œBut I was born a citizen,” Paul said.

English Standard Version

The tribune answered, β€œI bought this citizenship for a large sum.” Paul said, β€œBut I am a citizen by birth.”

King James Version

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

New American Standard Bible

The commander answered, β€œI acquired this citizenship for a large sum of money.” And Paul said, β€œBut I was actually born a citizen. ”

New International Version

Then the commander said, β€œI had to pay a lot of money for my citizenship.” β€œBut I was born a citizen,” Paul replied.

New King James Version

The commander answered, β€œWith a large sum I obtained this citizenship.” And Paul said, β€œBut I was born a citizen. ”

New Living Translation

β€œI am, too,” the commander muttered, β€œand it cost me plenty!” Paul answered, β€œBut I am a citizen by birth!”

World English Bible

The commanding officer answered, β€œI bought my citizenship for a great price.” Paul said, β€œBut I was born a Roman.”