Acts 22:28

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Acts 22:28

BSB
"I paid a high price for my citizenship," said the commander. "But I was born a citizen," Paul replied.
AKJV
And the chief captain answered, With a great sum obtained I this freedom. And Paul said, But I was free born.
CPDV
And the tribune responded, "I obtained this citizenship at great cost." And Paul said, "But I was born to it."
ERV
And the chief captain answered, With a great sum obtained I this citizenship. And Paul said, But I am a Roman born.
NHEB
The commanding officer answered, "I bought my citizenship for a great price." Paul said, "But I was born a Roman."
SMT
And the captain of a thousand answered, I obtained this citizenship for much capital. And Paul said, And I have been born.

Commentary for Acts 22:28

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Acts 22:28
Summary
Captain contrasts purchased versus natural citizenship
Place
Jerusalem
Event
Citizenship status comparison
Estimated Time Period
c. 57 AD
Category
Narrative