Other Translations

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.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

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

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'.'