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 DomainASVPD
“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 DomainYLTPD
“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> .'”
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