Acts 24:26

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.

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Other Translations for Acts 24:26

BSB
At the same time, he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe. So he sent for Paul frequently and talked with him.
AKJV
He hoped also that money should have been given him of Paul, that he might loose him: why he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him.
CPDV
He was also hoping that money might be given to him by Paul, and because of this, he frequently summoned him and spoke with him.
ERV
He hoped withal that money would be given him of Paul: wherefore also he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him.
NHEB
Meanwhile, he also hoped that money would be given to him by Paul. Therefore also he sent for him more often, and talked with him.
SMT
And at the same time also hoping that money should be given him by Paul, so that he might loose him: wherefore also sending for him more frequently, he conversed with him.

Commentary for Acts 24:26

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Acts 24:26
Summary
Felix desires bribe money while maintaining contact with Paul
Place
Caesarea
Event
Felix seeks bribe from Paul
Estimated Time Period
c. 57-58 AD
Category
Narrative