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Acts 22:28

New International Version

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

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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.

Christian Standard Bible

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

English Standard Version

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

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, โ€œI acquired this citizenship for a large sum of money.โ€ And Paul said, โ€œBut I was actually born a citizen. โ€

New King James Version

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

New Living Translation

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

World English Bible

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