Acts 22:28

Updated: June 3, 2025
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The commanding officer answered, “I bought my citizenship for a great price.” Paul said, “But I was born a Roman.”
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G5037} the chief captain{G5506} answered{G611}{(G5662)}, With a great{G4183} sum{G2774} obtained{G2932}{(G5662)} I{G1473} this{G5026} freedom{G4174}. And{G1161} Paul{G3972} said{G5346}{(G5713)}, But{G1161} I{G1473}{G2532} was free born{G1080}{(G5769)}.
KJV with Strongs
(28) But the Chiliarch answered, "I bought this citizenship for a great sum of money!" But Paul said, "I was born one!"
The F.O.G
[28] The commander revealed his own path to citizenship: "I paid a fortune for my citizenship." Paul's response carried quiet dignity: "But I was born a citizen."
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and the chief captain answered, ‘I, with a great sum, did obtain this citizenship;’ but Paul said, ‘But I have been even born so.’
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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