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. "
— Acts 24:26, American Standard 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.”
“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.”
“At the same time he was also hoping that Paul would give him money, and for this reason he sent for Paul as often as possible and talked with him.”
“Hoping also withal that money should be given him by Paul: for which cause also oftentimes sending for him, he spoke with him.”
“For he was hoping that Paul would give him money: so he sent for him more frequently and had talk with him.”
“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.”
And he gave order to the centurion that he should be kept in charge, and should have indulgence; and not to forbid any of his friends to minister unto him.
But after certain days, Felix came with Drusilla, his wife, who was a Jewess, and sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ Jesus.
And as he reasoned of righteousness, and self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified, and answered, Go thy way for this time; and when I have a convenient season, I will call thee unto me.
He hoped withal that money would be given him of Paul: wherefore also he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him.
But when two years were fulfilled, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus; and desiring to gain favor with the Jews, Felix left Paul in bonds.