Acts 24:26

Hoping also withal, that money should be given him by Paul; for which cause also oftentimes sending for him, he spoke with him.

Douay-Rheims 1899

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 treated of justice, and chastity, and of the judgment to come, Felix being terrified, answered: For this time, go thy way: but when I have a convenient time, I will send for thee.

27But when two years were ended, Felix had for successor Portius Festus. And Felix being willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound.

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Cross References

Exodus 23:8Neither shalt thou take bribes, which even blind the wise, and pervert the words of the just.

1 Samuel 8:3And his sons walked not in his ways: but they turned aside after lucre, and took bribes, and perverted judgment.

2 Chronicles 19:7Let the fear of the Lord be with you, and do all things with diligence: for there is no iniquity with the Lord our God, a nor respect of persons, nor desire of gifts.

Psalms 26:9Take not away my soul, O God, with the wicked: nor my life with bloody men:

Proverbs 17:23The wicked man taketh gifts out of the bosom, that he may pervert the paths of judgment.

Proverbs 29:4A just king setteth up the land: a covetous man shall destroy 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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