Nehr · Acts 22

Acts 22:28

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

Acts 22:28, King James Version
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World English Bible (WEB)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and the chief captain answered, 'I, with a great sum, did obtain this citizenship;' but Paul said, 'But I have been even born <FI>so<Fi> .'