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Paul tells the commander that he was born a citizen, and the examiners withdraw.
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Acts 22:27-29

Born a Citizen

Paul’s Defense in Jerusalem · Acts 22

Story guide: Paul tells the commander that he was born a citizen, and the examiners withdraw.

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27So the tribune came up and said to him, “Tell me, are you a Roman?” And he said, “Yes.”

28But the tribune answered, “I acquired this citizenship for a large sum.” But Paul said, “But I was even born with it.”

29Therefore those who were about to examine him withdrew from him at once, and the tribune also became afraid when he realized that he was a Roman citizen and that he had bound him.

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