Verse Comparison: Acts 22:28
American Standard Version
And the chief captain answered, With a great sum obtained I this citizenship. And Paul said, But I am `a Roman' born.
Amplified® Bible
The commandant replied, I purchased this citizenship [as a capital investment] for a big price. Paul said, But I was born [Roman]!
Contemporary English Version
The commander then said, "I paid a lot of money to become a Roman citizen." But Paul replied, "I was born a Roman citizen."
Darby English Version
And the chiliarch answered, *I*, for a great sum, bought this citizenship. And Paul said, But *I* was also [free] born.
Good News Bible
The commander said, "I became one by paying a large amount of money." "But I am one by birth," Paul answered.
International Standard Version
Then the tribune replied, "I paid a lot of money for this citizenship of mine." Paul said, "But I was born a citizen."
King James Version
And the chief captain answered, With a great sum obtained I this freedom. And Paul said, But I was free born.
New American Standard Bible
The commander answered, "I acquired this citizenship with a large sum of money. And Paul said, "But I was actually born {a citizen.}""
New International Version
Then the commander said, "I had to pay a big price for my citizenship."
"But I was born a citizen," Paul replied.
New King James Version
The commander answered, “With a large sum I obtained this citizenship.” And Paul said, “But I was born a citizen.”
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The commander answered, "I acquired this citizenship with a large sum of money." And Paul said, "But I actually received this citizenship through birth."
Young's Literal Translation
and the chief captain answered, `I, with a great sum, did obtain this citizenship;' but Paul said, `But I have been even born `so'.'
