Acts 24:26

New Testament · SCRIPTURE

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

At the same time, he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe. So he sent for Paul frequently and talked with him.

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KJV

King James Version

He hoped also that money should have been given him of Paul, that he might loose him: wherefore he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him.

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WEB

World English Bible

Meanwhile, he also hoped that money would be given to him by Paul, that he might release him. Therefore also he sent for him more often and talked with him.

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ASV

American Standard Version

He hoped withal that money would be given him of Paul: wherefore also he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him.

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BLB

Berean Literal Bible

at the same time also hoping that riches will be given to him by Paul. Therefore also, sending for him often, he was talking with him.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Acts 24

²⁴ After several days, Felix returned with his wife Drusilla, who was a Jewess. He sent for Paul and listened to him speak about faith in Christ Jesus.

²⁵ As Paul expounded on righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “You may go for now. When I find the time, I will call for you.”

²⁶ At the same time, he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe. So he sent for Paul frequently and talked with him.

²⁷ After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.

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