Acts 24:26

and at the same time also hoping that money will be given to him by Paul, that he may release him, therefore, also sending for him often, he was conversing with him;

Literal Standard 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 he reasoning concerning righteousness, and self-control, and the judgment that is about to be, Felix, having become afraid, answered, “For the present be going, and having time, I will call for you”;

27and two years having been fulfilled, Felix received a successor, Porcius Festus; Felix also willing to lay a favor on the Jews, left Paul bound.

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Cross References

Exodus 23:8And you do not take a bribe, for the bribe binds the open-[eyed] and perverts the words of the righteous.

1 Samuel 8:3and his sons have not walked in his ways, and turn aside after the dishonest gain, and take a bribe, and turn aside judgment.

2 Chronicles 19:7and now, let fear of YHWH be on you, observe and do, for there is not perverseness with our God YHWH, and favoring by appearance, and taking of a bribe.”

Psalms 26:9Do not gather my soul with sinners, || And my life with men of blood,

Proverbs 17:23The wicked takes a bribe from the bosom, || To turn aside the paths of judgment.

Proverbs 29:4A king establishes a land by judgment, || And one receiving gifts throws it down.

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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