Acts 22:28

Acts 22:28 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

28Then the commander said, “I had to pay a lot of money for my citizenship.”
“But I was born a citizen,” Paul replied.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

28The commander answered, “I acquired this citizenship for a large sum of money.” And Paul said, “But I was actually born a citizen.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

28The commander replied, “I purchased this citizenship [of mine] for a large sum of money [so how did you acquire yours?].” Paul said, “But I was actually born a citizen.”

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

28“I paid a high price for my citizenship,” said the commander.
“But I was born a citizen,” Paul replied.

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American Standard Version (ASV)

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

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Geneva Bible (GNV)

28And the chiefe captaine answered, With a great summe obtained I this freedome. Then Paul sayd, But I was so borne.

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World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)

28The commanding officer answered, “I bought my citizenship for a great price.”
Paul said, “But I was born a Roman.”

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

28Then the officer said, “I had to pay a lot of money to become a citizen.”
“But I was born a citizen,” Paul replied.

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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

28The soldiers' leader said, ‘I paid a lot of money to the government so that I could become a citizen of Rome.’
Paul replied, ‘But I was already a citizen of Rome when I was born.’

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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

28and the chief captain answered, “I, with a great sum, obtained this citizenship”; but Paul said, “But I have even been born [so].”

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