Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
“I paid a high price for my citizenship,” said the commander. “But I was born a citizen,” Paul replied.
World English Bible (WEB)
The commanding officer answered, “I bought my citizenship for a great price.” Paul said, “But I was born a Roman.”
Strong's King James
And{G5037} the chief captain{G5506} answered{G611}{(G5662)}, With a great{G4183} sum{G2774} obtained{G2932}{(G5662)} I{G1473} this{G5026} freedom{G4174}. And{G1161} Paul{G3972} said{G5346}{(G5713)}, But{G1161} I{G1473}{G2532} was free born{G1080}{(G5769)}.
The F.O.G *
(28) But the Chiliarch answered, "I bought this citizenship for a great sum of money!" But Paul said, "I was born one!"
The F.O.G Message *
[28] The commander revealed his own path to citizenship: "I paid a fortune for my citizenship."
Paul's response carried quiet dignity: "But I was born a citizen."
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.’
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