Acts 22:28

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

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

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BSBPD

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

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

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

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

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

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“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> .'”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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