Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version At the same time he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe, so he sent for him frequently and talked with him. New Living Translation He also hoped that Paul would bribe him, so he sent for him quite often and talked with him. English Standard Version At the same time he hoped that money would be given him by Paul. So he sent for him often and conversed with him. Berean Standard Bible At the same time, he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe. So he sent for Paul frequently and talked with him. Berean Literal Bible At the same time also he is hoping that riches will be given him by Paul. So also sending for him often, he was talking with him. King James Bible 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. New King James Version Meanwhile he also hoped that money would be given him by Paul, that he might release him. Therefore he sent for him more often and conversed with him. New American Standard Bible At the same time he was also hoping that money would be given to him by Paul; therefore he also used to send for him quite often and talk with him. NASB 1995 At the same time too, he was hoping that money would be given him by Paul; therefore he also used to send for him quite often and converse with him. NASB 1977 At the same time too, he was hoping that money would be given him by Paul; therefore he also used to send for him quite often and converse with him. Legacy Standard Bible At the same time, he was also hoping that money would be given him by Paul; therefore he also used to summon for him quite often and converse with him. Amplified Bible At the same time he was also hoping to get money from Paul [as a bribe]; so he continued to send for him quite often and talked with him. Christian Standard Bible At the same time he was also hoping that Paul would offer him money. So he sent for him quite often and conversed with him. Holman Christian Standard Bible At the same time he was also hoping that money would be given to him by Paul. For this reason he sent for him quite often and conversed with him. American Standard Version He hoped withal that money would be given him of Paul: wherefore also he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him. Contemporary English Version After this, Felix often sent for Paul and talked with him, because he hoped that Paul would offer him a bribe. English Revised Version He hoped withal that money would be given him of Paul: wherefore also he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him. GOD'S WORD® Translation At the same time, Felix was hoping that Paul would give him some money. For that reason, Felix would send for Paul rather often to have friendly conversations with him. Good News Translation At the same time he was hoping that Paul would give him some money; and for this reason he would call for him often and talk with him. International Standard Version At the same time he was hoping to receive a bribe from Paul, and so he would send for him frequently to talk with him. Majority Standard Bible 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. NET Bible At the same time he was also hoping that Paul would give him money, and for this reason he sent for Paul as often as possible and talked with him. New Heart English Bible Meanwhile, he also hoped that money would be given to him by Paul. Therefore also he sent for him more often, and talked with him. Webster's Bible Translation He hoped also that money would have been given him by Paul, that he might loose him: wherefore he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him. Weymouth New Testament At the same time he hoped that Paul would give him money; and for this reason he sent for him the oftener to converse with him. World English Bible Meanwhile, he also hoped that money would be given to him by Paul, that he might release him. Therefore also he sent for him more often and talked with him. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand 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; Berean Literal Bible At the same time also he is hoping that riches will be given him by Paul. So also sending for him often, he was talking with him. Young's Literal Translation and at the same time also hoping that money shall be given to him by Paul, that he may release him, therefore, also sending for him the oftener, he was conversing with him; Smith's Literal Translation And at the same time also hoping that money should be given him by Paul, so that he might loose him: wherefore also sending for him more frequently, he conversed with him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHoping also withal, that money should be given him by Paul; for which cause also oftentimes sending for him, he spoke with him. Catholic Public Domain Version He was also hoping that money might be given to him by Paul, and because of this, he frequently summoned him and spoke with him. New American Bible At the same time he hoped that a bribe would be offered him by Paul, and so he sent for him very often and conversed with him. New Revised Standard Version At the same time he hoped that money would be given him by Paul, and for that reason he used to send for him very often and converse with him. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSince he was expecting a bribe from Paul, he often sent for him to be brought and conversed with him. Aramaic Bible in Plain English For he had hoped that a bribe would have been given to him by Paulus, because of this, also, he was continually sending to bring him and speaking with him. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentHe hoped, at the same time, that money would have been given him by Paul, to release him. For this reason, he sent for him very frequently, and conversed with him. Godbey New Testament at the same time also hoping that money will be given to him by Paul; therefore indeed the more frequently sending for him, he conversed with him. Haweis New Testament Indeed he had also entertained hope that money would be given him by Paul, in order to release him: wherefore he sent for him the oftener, and conversed with him. Mace New Testament this he frequently did, and convers'd with him upon the presumption that Paul would have Weymouth New Testament At the same time he hoped that Paul would give him money; and for this reason he sent for him the oftener to converse with him. Worrell New Testament at the same time also hoping that money would be given to him by Paul; wherefore, also, sending for him more frequently, he conversed with him. Worsley New Testament And hoping also that money would be given him by Paul, that he might discharge him; he sent for him the more frequently, and conversed with him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Verdict Postponed…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.” 26At the same time, he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe. So he sent for Paul frequently and talked with him. 27After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.… Cross References Proverbs 17:23 A wicked man takes a covert bribe to subvert the course of justice. Exodus 23:8 Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds those who see and twists the words of the righteous. Deuteronomy 16:19 Do not deny justice or show partiality. Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the righteous. 1 Samuel 8:3 But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside toward dishonest gain, accepting bribes and perverting justice. Ecclesiastes 7:7 Surely extortion turns a wise man into a fool, and a bribe corrupts the heart. Isaiah 1:23 Your rulers are rebels, friends of thieves. They all love bribes and chasing after rewards. They do not defend the fatherless, and the plea of the widow never comes before them. Micah 3:11 Her leaders judge for a bribe, her priests teach for a price, and her prophets practice divination for money. Yet they lean upon the LORD, saying, “Is not the LORD among us? No disaster can come upon us.” Matthew 28:12-15 And after the chief priests had met with the elders and formed a plan, they gave the soldiers a large sum of money / and instructed them: “You are to say, ‘His disciples came by night and stole Him away while we were asleep.’ / If this report reaches the governor, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.” ... Luke 16:14 The Pharisees, who were lovers of money, heard all of this and were scoffing at Jesus. Luke 22:5 They were delighted and agreed to give him money. John 11:47-53 Then the chief priests and Pharisees convened the Sanhedrin and said, “What are we to do? This man is performing many signs. / If we let Him go on like this, everyone will believe in Him, and then the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation.” / But one of them, named Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said to them, “You know nothing at all! ... Acts 8:18-20 When Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money. / “Give me this power as well,” he said, “so that everyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit.” / But Peter replied, “May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could buy the gift of God with money! Acts 16:19 When the girl’s owners saw that their hope of making money was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them before the authorities in the marketplace. Acts 19:24-27 It began with a silversmith named Demetrius who made silver shrines of Artemis, bringing much business to the craftsmen. / Demetrius assembled the craftsmen, along with the workmen in related trades. “Men,” he said, “you know that this business is our source of prosperity. / And you can see and hear that not only in Ephesus, but in nearly the whole province of Asia, this Paul has persuaded a great number of people to turn away. He says that man-made gods are no gods at all. ... Romans 16:18 For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive. Treasury of Scripture He hoped also that money should have been given him of Paul, that he might loose him: why he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him. hoped. Acts 24:2,3 And when he was called forth, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy great quietness, and that very worthy deeds are done unto this nation by thy providence, … Exodus 23:8 And thou shalt take no gift: for the gift blindeth the wise, and perverteth the words of the righteous. Deuteronomy 16:19 Thou shalt not wrest judgment; thou shalt not respect persons, neither take a gift: for a gift doth blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous. wherefore. Acts 24:24 And 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. Jump to Previous Bribe Communed Converse Conversed Conversing Hoped Hoping Loose Meanwhile Money Offer Often Paul Reason Release Sending Talked Time Used Wherefore WithalJump to Next Bribe Communed Converse Conversed Conversing Hoped Hoping Loose Meanwhile Money Offer Often Paul Reason Release Sending Talked Time Used Wherefore WithalActs 24 1. Paul being accused by Tertullus the orator,10. answers for his life and doctrine. 24. He preaches Christ to the governor and his wife. 26. The governor hopes for a bribe, but in vain. 27. Felix, succeeded by Festus, leaves Paul in prison. At the same time This phrase indicates a concurrent action or motive. In the context of Acts 24, Felix, the Roman governor, is managing the legal proceedings against Paul. Historically, Felix was known for his corrupt and greedy nature, as noted by the Roman historian Tacitus. The phrase suggests that while Felix was performing his official duties, he had ulterior motives. This duality reflects the often-complicated nature of human intentions, reminding believers to be discerning and wise in their interactions with authorities. he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe so he sent for him frequently and talked with him He sent for him the oftener, and communed with him.--It is not difficult to represent to ourselves the character of these interviews, the suggestive hints--half-promises and half-threats--of the procurator, the steadfast refusal of the prisoner to purchase the freedom which he claimed as a right, his fruitless attempts to bring about a change for the better in his judge's character. Verse 26. - Withal for also, A.V.; would be for should have been, A.V.; that he might loose him is omitted in the R.T. and R.V.; wherefore also for wherefore, A.V. Sent for him the oftener. The mixture of conviction with covetousness in the mind of Felix as the motive for seeing Paul is observable. As in other cases of double-mindedness, the convictions were doubtless stifled by the corrupt avarice, and so came to nothing.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek At the same timeἅμα (hama) Adverb Strong's 260: A primary particle; properly, at the 'same' time, but freely used as a preposition or adverb denoting close association. he was hoping ἐλπίζων (elpizōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 1679: To hope, hope for, expect, trust. From elpis; to expect or confide. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. Paul Παύλου (Paulou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3972: Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle. would offer δοθήσεται (dothēsetai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1325: To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. him αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. a bribe. χρήματα (chrēmata) Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural Strong's 5536: Money, riches, possessions. Something useful or needed, i.e. Wealth, price. So διὸ (dio) Conjunction Strong's 1352: Wherefore, on which account, therefore. From dia and hos; through which thing, i.e. Consequently. he sent for μεταπεμπόμενος (metapempomenos) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3343: To send for, summon. From meta and pempo; to send from elsewhere, i.e. to summon or invite. [Paul] αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. frequently πυκνότερον (pyknoteron) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular - Comparative Strong's 4437: Frequent, often, much. From the same as skenopoios; clasped, i.e. frequent; neuter plural frequently. [and] talked ὡμίλει (hōmilei) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 3656: From homilos; to be in company with, i.e. to converse. with him. αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. 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