Acts 22:27 nasb — The commander came and said to him, "Tell me, are you a Roman?" And he said, "Yes."

NASB

"The commander came and said to him, "Tell me, are you a Roman?" And he said, "Yes.""

— Acts 22:27, NASB

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Acts 22 — Context

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the commander ordered him to be brought into the barracks, stating that he should be examined by scourging so that he might find out the reason why they were shouting against him that way.

25

But when they stretched him out with thongs, Paul said to the centurion who was standing by, "Is it lawful for you to scourge a man who is a Roman and uncondemned?"

26

When the centurion heard this, he went to the commander and told him, saying, "What are you about to do? For this man is a Roman."

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The commander came and said to him, "Tell me, are you a Roman?" And he said, "Yes."

28

The commander answered, "I acquired this citizenship with a large sum of money." And Paul said, "But I was actually born a citizen."

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Therefore those who were about to examine him immediately let go of him; and the commander also was afraid when he found out that he was a Roman, and because he had put him in chains.

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But on the next day, wishing to know for certain why he had been accused by the Jews, he released him and ordered the chief priests and all the Council to assemble, and brought Paul down and set him before them.

Acts 22:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 22:27 say?
Acts 22:27 in the NASB reads: “The commander came and said to him, "Tell me, are you a Roman?" And he said, "Yes."”
Where is Acts 22:27 in the Bible?
Acts 22:27 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 22, verse 27.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 22:27.
What translation should I read Acts 22:27 in?
Acts 22:27 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 22:27?
Acts 22:27 reads (NASB): “The commander came and said to him, "Tell me, are you a Roman?" And he said, "Yes."” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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