Acts 22:27 web — The commanding officer came and asked him, "Tell me, are you a Roman?" He said, "Yes."

World English Bible

"The commanding officer came and asked him, "Tell me, are you a Roman?" He said, "Yes.""

— Acts 22:27, World English Bible

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Acts 22 — Context

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the commanding officer commanded him to be brought into the barracks, ordering him to be examined by scourging, that he might know for what crime they shouted against him like that.

25

When they had tied him up with thongs, Paul asked the centurion who stood by, "Is it lawful for you to scourge a man who is a Roman, and not found guilty?"

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When the centurion heard it, he went to the commanding officer and told him, "Watch what you are about to do, for this man is a Roman!"

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The commanding officer came and asked him, "Tell me, are you a Roman?" He said, "Yes."

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

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Immediately those who were about to examine him departed from him, and the commanding officer also was afraid when he realized that he was a Roman, because he had bound him.

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But on the next day, desiring to know the truth about why he was accused by the Jews, he freed him from the bonds, and commanded the chief priests and all the council to come together, 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 World English Bible reads: “The commanding officer came and asked him, "Tell me, are you a Roman?" 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 (WEB): “The commanding officer came and asked him, "Tell me, are you a Roman?" 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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