Acts 24:26

At the same time, he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe to release him. So he sent for Paul frequently and talked with him.

Majority Standard Bible

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

25As Paul expounded on righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “You may go for now. When I find the time, I will call for you.”

27After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.

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Cross References

Exodus 23:8Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds those who see and twists the words of the righteous.

1 Samuel 8:3But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside toward dishonest gain, accepting bribes and perverting justice.

2 Chronicles 19:7And now, may the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful what you do, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.”

Psalms 26:9Do not take my soul away with sinners, or my life with men of bloodshed,

Proverbs 17:23A wicked man takes a covert bribe to subvert the course of justice.

Proverbs 29:4By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes 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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