Catholic Public Domain Version
"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. "
— Acts 24:26, Catholic Public Domain 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.”
“He hoped withal that money would be given him of Paul: wherefore also 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 ordered a centurion to guard him, and to take rest, and not to prohibit any of his own from ministering to him.
Then, after some days, Felix, arriving with his wife Drusilla who was a Jew, called for Paul and listened to him about the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
And after he discoursed about justice and chastity, and about the future judgment, Felix was trembling, and he responded: “For now, go, but remain under guard. Then, at an opportune time, I will summon you.”
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.
Then, when two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Portius Festus. And since Felix wanted to show particular favor to the Jews, he left Paul behind as a prisoner.