Acts 22:28
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
“I paid a high price for my citizenship,” said the commander. “But I was born a citizen,” Paul replied.
In context
26 On hearing this, the centurion went and reported it to the commander. “What are you going to do?” he said. “This man is a Roman citizen.”
27 The commander went to Paul and asked, “Tell me, are you a Roman citizen?” “Yes,” he answered.
28 “I paid a high price for my citizenship,” said the commander. “But I was born a citizen,” Paul replied.
29 Then 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.
30 The next day the commander, wanting to learn the real reason Paul was accused by the Jews, released him and ordered the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin to assemble. Then he brought Paul down and had him stand before them.
Acts 22:28 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- “I paid a high price for my citizenship,” said the commander. “But I was born a citizen,” Paul replied.
- KJV King James Version
- And the chief captain answered, With a great sum obtained I this freedom. And Paul said, But I was free born.
- WEB World English Bible
- The commanding officer answered, “I bought my citizenship for a great price.” Paul said, “But I was born a Roman.”
- ASV 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.
- YLT 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].'
- DBY Darby Translation
- And the chiliarch answered, I, for a great sum, bought this citizenship. And Paul said, But I was also [free] born.
- WBS Webster Bible
- And the chief captain answered, With a great sum I obtained this freedom. And Paul said, But I was free born.