Acts 24:26
“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.”
King James Version (KJV)
🌐 Acts 24:26 in 8 Translations
King James Version (KJV)English
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.
American Standard Version (ASV)English
He hoped withal that money would be given him of Paul: wherefore also he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him.
Open English Bible (OEB)English
He was hoping, too, for a bribe from Paul, and so he used to send for him frequently and talk with him.
Elberfelder Bibel (ELB)Deutsch
Zugleich hoffte er, daß ihm von Paulus Geld gegeben werden würde; deshalb ließ er ihn auch öfter holen und unterhielt sich mit ihm.
Reina-Valera (RV)Español
Esperando también con esto, que de parte de Pablo le serían dados dineros, porque le soltase; por lo cual, haciéndole venir muchas veces, hablaba con él.
Bíblia Livre (BL)Português
Ele também esperava que lhe fosse dado algum dinheiro por Paulo, para que o soltasse; por isso ele também muitas vezes o mandava chamar, e conversava com ele.
Nova Versão (NVA)Português
Ao mesmo tempo, ele esperava que Paulo lhe desse algum dinheiro, por isso mandava chamá-lo com mais frequência e conversava com ele.
📖 Acts 24:26 in Context
24And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ.
25And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.
26He 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.
27But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix’ room: and Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound.
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