Acts 22:28 — Compare All Translations

English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

and the chief captain answered, `I, with a great sum, did obtain this citizenship;` but Paul said, `But I have been even born [so].`

English ASV

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

English Amplified

The commandant replied, I purchased this citizenship [as a capital investment] for a big price. Paul said, But I was born [Roman]!

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

The commandant replied, I purchased this citizenship [as a capital investment] for a big price. Paul said, But I was born [Roman]!

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

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

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

The commander replied, “I bought this citizenship for a large amount of money.” “But I was born a citizen,” Paul said.

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

And the chiliarch answered, *I*, for a great sum, bought this citizenship. And Paul said, But *I* was also [free] born.

English EASY 2024

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.’

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

The commander said, "I paid a lot of money to become a Roman citizen." But Paul said, "I was born a citizen."

The tribune answered, "I bought this citizenship for a large sum." Paul said, "But I am a citizen by birth."

English GNT (Good News Translation)

The commander said, “I became one by paying a large amount of money.” “But I am one by birth,” Paul answered.

English God's Word - GW 1995

The officer replied, "I paid a lot of money to become a Roman citizen." Paul replied, "But I was born a Roman citizen."

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

The commander replied, "I bought this citizenship for a large amount of money." "But I myself was born a citizen," Paul said.

English KJV 1611

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

English 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.”

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

The commander answered, “I bought my citizenship for a large sum.” So Paul said, “But I was born a citizen.”

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

The commander answered, "I acquired this citizenship with a large sum of money." And Paul said, "But I was actually born a citizen."

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

The commander replied, "I acquired this citizenship for a large sum of money." Paul said, "But I was born one."

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

The commanding officer answered, “I acquired this citizenship with a large sum of money.” “But I was even born a citizen,” Paul replied.

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

Then the officer said, "I had to pay a lot of money to become a citizen." "But I was born a citizen," Paul replied.

English NIV

Then the commander said, "I had to pay a big price for my citizenship.But I was born a citizen," Paul replied.

English NKJ 1982

The commander answered, “With a large sum I obtained this citizenship.” And Paul said, “But I was born a citizen. ”

English NLT

"I am, too," the commander muttered, "and it cost me plenty!But I am a citizen by birth!"

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

The tribune answered, "It cost me a large sum of money to get my citizenship." Paul said, "But I was born a citizen."

English Passion Translation Bible 2020

The commander said, “I had to purchase my citizenship with a great sum of money.” Paul replied, “I was born as a citizen!”

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

The tribune answered, “I bought this citizenship for a large sum.” Paul said, “But I was born a citizen.”

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

“I am too,“ the commander muttered, “and it cost me plenty!“ “But I am a citizen by birth!“

English Tyndale 1537

And the (hye) captain answered: With much money(a great sum) obtained I this freedom. And Paul said: I was freeborn.(I am a Roman born)

Acts 22:28 — Compare Translations