Acts 22:28
New International Version
Then the commander said, “I had to pay a lot of money for my citizenship.” “But I was born a citizen,” Paul replied.

New Living Translation
“I am, too,” the commander muttered, “and it cost me plenty!” Paul answered, “But I am a citizen by birth!”

English Standard Version
The tribune answered, “I bought this citizenship for a large sum.” Paul said, “But I am a citizen by birth.”

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

Berean Literal Bible
And the commander answered, “I bought this citizenship with a great sum.” But Paul was saying, “But I have even been born so.”

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

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

New American Standard Bible
The commander answered, “I acquired this citizenship for a large sum of money.” And Paul said, “But I was actually born a citizen.

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.”

NASB 1977
And the commander answered, “I acquired this citizenship with a large sum of money.” And Paul said, “But I was actually born a citizen.

Legacy Standard Bible
And the commander answered, “I acquired this citizenship with a large sum of money.” And Paul said, “But I have been born a citizen.”

Amplified Bible
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.”

Berean Annotated Bible
“I paid a high price for my citizenship, said the commander (of a thousand men). “But I was born a citizen, Paul (humble) replied.

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

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

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.

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."

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The officer replied, "I paid a lot of money to become a Roman citizen." Paul replied, "But I was born a Roman citizen."

Good News Translation
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."

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

New Heart English Bible
The commanding officer answered, "I bought my citizenship for a great price." Paul said, "But I was born a Roman."

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

Weymouth New Testament
"I paid a large sum for my citizenship," said the Tribune. "But I was born free," said Paul.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
“I paid a high price for my citizenship,” said the commander. “But I was born a citizen,” Paul replied.

World English Bible
The commanding officer answered, “I bought my citizenship for a great price.” Paul said, “But I was born a Roman.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the chief captain answered, “I, with a great sum, obtained this citizenship”; but Paul said, “But I have even been born [so].”

Berean Literal Bible
And the commander answered, “I bought this citizenship with a great sum.” But Paul was saying, “But I have even been born so.”

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.'