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Acts 22:28

New King James Version

28 The commander answered, “With a large sum I obtained this citizenship.” And Paul said, “But I was born a citizen. ”

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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, “I bought this citizenship for a large amount of money.” “But I was born a citizen,” Paul said.

English Standard Version

The tribune answered, “I bought this citizenship for a large sum.” Paul said, “But 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, “I acquired this citizenship for a large sum of money.” And Paul said, “But I was actually born a citizen. ”

New International Version

Then the commander said, “I had to pay a lot of money for my citizenship.” “But I was born a citizen,” Paul replied.

New Living Translation

“I am, too,” the commander muttered, “and it cost me plenty!” Paul answered, “But I am a citizen by birth!”

World English Bible

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