Acts 24:26

At the same time he wanted Paul to give money to him, so he often sent for him and spoke with him.

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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

25But when Paul reasoned with him about righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “Go away for now. But when I have the opportunity later on, I will send for you.”

27But when two years passed, Porcius Festus became the governor after Felix, but Felix wanted to gain favor with the Jews, so he left Paul to continue under guard.

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Cross References

Exodus 23:8Never take a bribe, for a bribe blinds those who see, and perverts honest people's words.

1 Samuel 8:3His sons did not walk in his ways, but chased after dishonest gain. They took bribes and perverted justice.

2 Chronicles 19:7Now then, let the fear of Yahweh be upon you. Be careful when you judge, for there is no iniquity with Yahweh our God, nor is there any favoritism or bribe taking.”

Psalms 26:9Do not sweep me away with sinners, 1 or my life with people who are bloodthirsty, 1

Proverbs 17:23A wicked man accepts a secret bribe 1 to pervert the ways of justice. 1

Proverbs 29:4The king establishes the land by justice, 1 but the one who demands bribes tears it down. 1

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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