Acts 22:28 - Revised Version 1885

And 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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And the chief captain answered, With a great sum obtained I this freedom. And Paul said, But I was free born.

The commandant replied, I purchased this citizenship [as a capital investment] for a big price. Paul said, But I was born [Roman]!

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

The commander replied, “It cost me a lot of money to buy my citizenship.” Paul said, “I’m a citizen by birth.”

And the tribune responded, "I obtained this citizenship at great cost." And Paul said, "But I was born to it."

And the tribune answered: I obtained the being free of this city with a great sum. And Paul said: But I was born so.