Acts 22:28

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

"And the chief captain answered, With a great sum obtained I this freedom. And Paul said, But I was free born." - Acts 22:28
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What does Acts 22:28 mean?

The Bible verse Acts 22:28 from the King James Version (KJV) states, "And the chief captain answered, With a great sum obtained I this freedom. And Paul said, But I was free born." This verse is part of a larger passage in the Book of Acts that details the events surrounding the…

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Freedom: A Birthright Beyond Price

In Acts 22:28, we find a powerful dialogue that unveils the essence of true freedom and identity. The chief captain, a Roman officer, responds to Paul’s claim of citizenship with a proud declaration: "With a great sum obtained I this freedom." To which Paul replies, "But I was…

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A Prayer for Freedom in Christ

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with grateful hearts, acknowledging the profound truth of our freedom in Christ. As we reflect on Acts 22:28, where the chief captain boasts about acquiring freedom through a great sum, we are reminded that true freedom cannot be bought…

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