Acts 24:26
King James Version (KJV)
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.
In context
24 And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ.
25 And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.
26 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.
27 But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix’ room: and Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound.
Acts 24:26 in every translation
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- and at the same time also hoping that money shall be given to him by Paul, that he may release him, therefore, also sending for him the oftener, he was conversing with him;
- DBY Darby Translation
- hoping at the same time that money would be given him by Paul: wherefore also he sent for him the oftener and communed with him.
- WBS Webster Bible
- He hoped also that money would have been given him by Paul, that he might loose him: wherefore he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him.