Acts 24:26

He also hoped simultaneously that money would be given him by Paul so that he might free him. And so, summoning him more frequently, he conversed with him.

A Conservative Version

In The 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.

In Context

25And as he discoursed about righteousness, and self-control, and the judgment going to be, Felix, having become afraid, answered, Go now, and having a convenient time, I will summon thee.

27But two years having been fulfilled, Felix received a successor, Porcius Festus. And wanting to lay down favors to the Jews, Felix left behind Paul bound.

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Cross References

Exodus 23:8And thou shall take no bribe, for a bribe blinds those who have sight, and perverts the words of the righteous.

1 Samuel 8:3And his sons did not walk in his ways, but turned aside after dishonest gain, and took bribes, and perverted justice.

2 Chronicles 19:7Now therefore let the fear of LORD be upon you. Take heed and do it. For there is no iniquity with LORD our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of bribes.

Psalms 26:9Gather not my soul with sinners, nor my life with men of blood,

Proverbs 17:23A wicked man receives a bribe out of the bosom, to pervert the ways of justice.

Proverbs 29:4By justice the king establishes the land, but he who exacts gifts overthrows it.

Matthew Henry on Acts 24:23-27

Paul Converses with Felix; Felix Trembles; Paul's Trial Adjourned. 22 And when Felix heard these things, having more perfect knowledge of that way, he deferred them, and said, When Lysias the chief captain shall come down, I will know the uttermost of your matter. 23 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. 24 And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for… Read the whole commentary →

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