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Acts 22:28
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KJ21
And the chief captain answered, “With a great sum I obtained this freedom.” And Paul said, “But I was free born.”
ASV
And the chief captain answered, With a great sum obtained I this citizenship. And Paul said, But I am a Roman born.
AMP
The commander replied, “I purchased this citizenship [of mine] for a large sum of money [so how did you acquire yours?].” Paul said, “But I was actually born a citizen.”
AMPC
The commandant replied, I purchased this citizenship [as a capital investment] for a big price. Paul said, But I was born [Roman]!
BRG
And the chief captain answered, With a great sum obtained I this freedom. And Paul said, But I was free born.
CSB
The commander replied, “I bought this citizenship for a large amount of money.” “But I was born a citizen,” Paul said.
CSBA
The commander replied, ‘I bought this citizenship for a large amount of money.’ ‘But I was born a citizen,’ Paul said.
CEB
The commander replied, “It cost me a lot of money to buy my citizenship.” Paul said, “I’m a citizen by birth.”
CJB
The commander replied, “I bought this citizenship for a sizeable sum of money.” “But I was born to it,” Sha’ul said.
CEV
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
And the chiliarch answered, *I*, for a great sum, bought this citizenship. And Paul said, But *I* was also [free] born.
DLNT
And the commander responded, “I acquired this citizenship with a large sum [of money]”. And Paul said, “But I indeed have been born one”.
DRA
And the tribune answered: I obtained the being free of this city with a great sum. And Paul said: But I was born so.
ERV
The commander said, “I paid a lot of money to become a Roman citizen.” But Paul said, “I was born a citizen.”
EASY
The soldiers' leader said, ‘I paid a lot of money to the government so that I could become a citizen of Rome.’ Paul replied, ‘But I was already a citizen of Rome when I was born.’
EHV
Then the commander answered, “I acquired this citizenship for a large sum of money.” Paul said, “But I was born a citizen.”
ESV
The tribune answered, “I bought this citizenship for a large sum.” Paul said, “But I am a citizen by birth.”
ESVUK
The tribune answered, “I bought this citizenship for a large sum.” Paul said, “But I am a citizen by birth.”
EXB
The ·commander [tribune] ·said [L responded], “I paid a lot of money to become a Roman citizen.” But Paul said, “I was born a citizen.”
GNV
And the chief captain answered, With a great sum obtained I this freedom. Then Paul said, But I was so born.
GW
The officer replied, “I paid a lot of money to become a Roman citizen.” Paul replied, “But I was born a Roman citizen.”
GNT
The commander said, “I became one by paying a large amount of money.” “But I am one by birth,” Paul answered.
HCSB
The commander replied, “I bought this citizenship for a large amount of money.” “But I was born a citizen,” Paul said.
ICB
The commander said, “I paid a lot of money to become a Roman citizen.” But Paul said, “I was born a citizen.”
ISV
Then the tribune replied, “I paid a lot of money for this citizenship of mine.” Paul said, “But I was born a citizen.”
PHILLIPS
Whereupon the colonel replied, “It cost me a good deal to get my citizenship.” “Ah,” replied Paul, “but I was born a citizen.”
JUB
And the tribunal answered, With a great sum I obtained this freedom. And Paul said, But I was free born.
KJV
And the chief captain answered, With a great sum obtained I this freedom. And Paul said, But I was free born.
AKJV
And the chief captain answered, With a great sum obtained I this freedom. And Paul said, But I was free born.
LSB
And the commander answered, “I acquired this citizenship with a large sum of money.” And Paul said, “But I have been born a citizen.”
LEB
And the military tribune replied, “I acquired this citizenship for a large sum of money.” And Paul said, “But I indeed was born a citizen.
TLB
“I am too,” the commander muttered, “and it cost me plenty!” “But I am a citizen by birth!”
MSG
The captain was impressed. “I paid a huge sum for my citizenship. How much did it cost you?” “Nothing,” said Paul. “It cost me nothing. I was free from the day of my birth.”
MEV
The commander answered, “I bought my citizenship for a large sum.” So Paul said, “But I was born a citizen.”
MOUNCE
The commanding officer answered, · “I obtained this citizenship with a large sum of money.” · · · Paul answered, “But I was even born one.”
NOG
The officer replied, “I paid a lot of money to become a Roman citizen.” Paul replied, “But I was born a Roman citizen.”
NABRE
The commander replied, “I acquired this citizenship for a large sum of money.” Paul said, “But I was born one.”
NASB
The commander answered, “I acquired this citizenship for a large sum of money.” And Paul said, “But I was actually born a citizen.”
NASB1995
The commander answered, “I acquired this citizenship with a large sum of money.” And Paul said, “But I was actually born a citizen.”
NCB
The commander responded, “It cost me a great deal of money to acquire this citizenship.” Paul replied, “But I was born a citizen.”
NCV
The commander said, “I paid a lot of money to become a Roman citizen.” But Paul said, “I was born a citizen.”
NET
The commanding officer answered, “I acquired this citizenship with a large sum of money.” “But I was even born a citizen,” Paul replied.
NIRV
Then the officer said, “I had to pay a lot of money to become a citizen.” “But I was born a citizen,” Paul replied.
NIV
Then the commander said, “I had to pay a lot of money for my citizenship.” “But I was born a citizen,” Paul replied.
NIVUK
Then the commander said, ‘I had to pay a lot of money for my citizenship.’ ‘But I was born a citizen,’ Paul replied.
NKJV
The commander answered, “With a large sum I obtained this citizenship.” And Paul said, “But I was born a citizen.”
NLV
The captain said, “I had to pay a lot of money to be a citizen.” Paul said, “But I was born a Roman.”
NLT
“I am, too,” the commander muttered, “and it cost me plenty!” Paul answered, “But I am a citizen by birth!”
NMB
And the captain answered, With a great sum I obtained this freedom. And Paul said, I was free born.
NRSVA
The tribune answered, ‘It cost me a large sum of money to get my citizenship.’ Paul said, ‘But I was born a citizen.’
NRSVACE
The tribune answered, ‘It cost me a large sum of money to get my citizenship.’ Paul said, ‘But I was born a citizen.’
NRSVCE
The tribune answered, “It cost me a large sum of money to get my citizenship.” Paul said, “But I was born a citizen.”
NRSVUE
The tribune answered, “It cost me a large sum of money to get my citizenship.” Paul said, “But I was born a Roman.”
NTFE
“It cost me a lot of money to buy this citizenship,” said the tribune. “Ah,” said Paul, “but it came to me by birth.”
OJB
And the tribune answered, "It cost me a large sum of money for me to acquire my Roman citizenship. " And Rav Sha’ul said, "But indeed I have been born a Roman citizen."
RGT
And the chief captain answered, “I obtained this freedom with a great sum.” Then Paul said, “But I was born so.”
RSV
The tribune answered, “I bought this citizenship for a large sum.” Paul said, “But I was born a citizen.”
RSVCE
The tribune answered, “I bought this citizenship for a large sum.” Paul said, “But I was born a citizen.”
TLV
The commander answered, “I bought this citizenship for a large sum.” Paul said, “But I was born so.”
VOICE
Commandant: I paid a small fortune for my citizenship. Paul: I was born a citizen.
WEB
The commanding officer answered, “I bought my citizenship for a great price.” Paul said, “But I was born a Roman.”
WE
Then the officer said, `I paid much money to become a Roman.' Paul said, `I was born a Roman.'
WYC
And the tribune answered, I with much sum got this freedom. And Paul said, And I was born a citizen of Rome [And Paul saith, I soothly and am born].
YLT
and the chief captain answered, `I, with a great sum, did obtain this citizenship;' but Paul said, `But I have been even born [so].'
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