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."
— Acts 24:26, King James Version
“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 commanded a centurion to keep Paul, and to let him have liberty, and that he should forbid none of his acquaintance to minister or come unto him.
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.
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.
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.
But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix’ room: and Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound.