Berean Standard Bible
““I paid a high price for my citizenship,” said the commander. “But I was born a citizen,” Paul replied.”
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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.”
King James Version (KJV)
And the chief captain answered, With a great sum obtained I this freedom. And Paul said, But I was free born.
American Standard Version (ASV)
And the chief captain answered, With a great sum obtained I this citizenship. And Paul said, But I am [a Roman] born.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
And the chief captain said, I got Roman rights for myself at a great price. And Paul said, But I had them by birth.
Young's Literal Translation (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.'
Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Y respondió el tribuno: Yo con grande suma alcancé esta ciudadanía. Entonces Pablo dijo: Pero yo lo soy de nacimiento.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
El comandante le dijo: —Yo pagué muchísimo dinero para hacerme ciudadano romano. Pablo respondió: —Pues yo lo soy desde que nací.
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