Acts 22:28 - The Message28 The captain was impressed. “I paid a huge sum for my citizenship. How much did it cost you?” “Nothing,” said Paul. “It cost me nothing. I was free from the day of my birth.” See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 176928 And the chief captain answered, With a great sum obtained I this freedom. And Paul said, But I was free born. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition28 The commandant replied, I purchased this citizenship [as a capital investment] for a big price. Paul said, But I was born [Roman]! See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)28 And the chief captain answered, With a great sum obtained I this citizenship. And Paul said, But I am a Roman born. See the chapterCommon English Bible28 The commander replied, “It cost me a lot of money to buy my citizenship.” Paul said, “I’m a citizen by birth.” See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version28 And the tribune responded, "I obtained this citizenship at great cost." And Paul said, "But I was born to it." See the chapter |