Parallel Verses
Amplified
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.
New American Standard Bible
At the same time too, he was hoping that
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.
Holman Bible
At the same time he was also hoping that money would be given to him by Paul.
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.
A Conservative Version
He also hoped simultaneously that money would be given him by Paul so that he might free him. And so, summoning him more frequently, he 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.
An Understandable Version
He had hoped, along with everything else, that he would receive money from Paul, so he sent for him more frequently and had discussions with him.
Anderson New Testament
He 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.
Bible in Basic English
For he was hoping that Paul would give him money: so he sent for him more frequently and had talk with him.
Common New Testament
At the same time, he was hoping that money would be given him by Paul. So he sent for him often and conversed with him.
Daniel Mace New Testament
this he frequently did, and convers'd with him upon the presumption that Paul would have
Darby Translation
hoping at the same time that money would be given him by Paul: wherefore also he sent for him the oftener and communed 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.
Goodspeed New Testament
At the same time he hoped to get money from Paul, and for that reason he used to send for him very often and talk with him.
John Wesley New Testament
And he hoped also that money would have been given him by Paul to release him; therefore he sent for him the oftner, and discoursed with him.
Julia Smith 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.
King James 2000
He hoped also that money should have been given him by Paul, that he might release him: therefore he sent for him often, and conferred with him.
Lexham Expanded Bible
At the same time he was also hoping that money would be given to him by Paul. For this reason also he sent for him as often as possible [and] talked with him.
Modern King James verseion
He also hoped that silver would be given him by Paul, that he might free him. Therefore he also frequently sent for him and talked with him.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
He hoped also that money should have been given him of Paul that he might loose him, wherefore he called him the oftener, and communed with him.
Moffatt New Testament
(though at the same time he hoped Paul would give him a bribe). So he did send for him pretty frequently and conversed with him.
Montgomery New Testament
He was hoping that Paul would give him money, and for this reason he used to send for him often to converse 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.
Noyes New Testament
He hoped also that money would be given him by Paul; on which account he sent for him the oftener, and conversed with him.
Sawyer New Testament
At the same time also he hoped that money would be given him by Paul; and on this account sent for him the oftener, and conversed with him.
The Emphasized Bible
at the same time, also hoping that, money, would be given him by Paul; wherefore also, the more frequently sending for him, he used to converse with him.
Thomas 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.
Twentieth Century New Testament
He was hoping, too, for a bribe from Paul, and so he used to send for him frequently and talk with him.
Webster
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.
Williams New Testament
At the same time he was hoping to get money from Paul, and so he kept on sending for him and talking 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.
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.
Youngs 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;
Themes
Bribery » Instances of » Governor felix seeks a bribe from paul
Covetousness » Exemplified » Felix
Covetousness » Instances of » Festus, in hoping for a bribe from paul
Government » Corruption in » Felix, who expected money from paul
greed » Avaricious men, examples of » Governor felix
Topics
Interlinear
Hoti
ὅπως
Hopos
Usage: 43
him, his, their, he, her, they, same, himself,
him, his, their, he, her, they, same, himself,
Usage: 0
Usage: 0
Luo
References
Smith
Word Count of 37 Translations in Acts 24:26
Verse Info
Context Readings
Paul Before Felix And Drusilla
25
But as he was discussing righteousness, self-control [honorable behavior, personal integrity], and the judgment to come, Felix became frightened and said, “Go away for now, and when I find [a convenient] time I will send for you.”
26 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.
27
But after two years had passed, Felix was succeeded [in office] by
Names
Cross References
Exodus 23:8
“You shall not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the clear-sighted and subverts the testimony and the cause of the righteous.
Deuteronomy 16:19
You shall not distort justice; you shall not be partial, and you shall not take a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and perverts the words of the righteous.
1 Samuel 8:3
His sons, however, did not walk in his ways, but turned aside after dishonest gain, took bribes, and perverted justice.
1 Samuel 12:3
Here I am; testify against me before the Lord and [Saul] His anointed [if I have done someone wrong]. Whose ox have I taken, or whose donkey have I taken, or whom have I exploited? Whom have I oppressed or from whose hand have I taken a bribe to blind my eyes [to the truth]? [Tell me and] I will restore it to you.”
2 Chronicles 19:7
So now let the fear (reverent awe) of the Lord be on you [to keep you from making unjust decisions]; be careful in what you do, for there is no injustice with the Lord our God, or partiality, or acceptance of a bribe.”
Job 15:34
“For the company of the godless is barren,
And fire consumes the tents of bribery (wrong and injustice).
Psalm 26:9-10
Do not sweep my soul away with sinners,
Nor [sweep away] my life with men of bloodshed,
Proverbs 17:8
A bribe is like a bright, precious stone in the eyes of its owner;
Wherever he turns, he prospers.
Proverbs 17:23
A wicked man receives a bribe from the [hidden] pocket
To pervert the ways of justice.
Proverbs 19:6
Many will seek the favor of a generous and noble man,
And everyone is a friend to him who gives gifts.
Proverbs 29:4
The king establishes (stabilizes) the land by justice,
But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.
Isaiah 1:23
Your rulers are rebels
And companions of thieves;
Everyone loves bribes
And chases after gifts.
They do not defend the fatherless,
Nor does the widow’s cause come before them [instead they delay or turn a deaf ear].
Isaiah 33:15
He who walks righteously and speaks with integrity,
Who rejects gain from fraud and from oppression,
Who shakes his hand free from the taking of bribes,
Who stops his ears from hearing about bloodshed
And shuts his eyes to avoid looking upon evil;
Isaiah 56:11
And the dogs are greedy; they
They are shepherds who have no understanding;
They have all turned to their own way,
Each one to his unlawful gain, without exception.
Ezekiel 22:27
Her princes within her are like wolves tearing and devouring the prey, shedding blood and destroying lives in order to get dishonest gain.
Ezekiel 33:31
They come to you as people come, and they sit before you as My people, and they hear your words, but they do not practice them; for with their mouth they express loving devotion, but their heart goes after their (unlawful) gain.
Hosea 4:18
When their liquor is gone [and their drinking parties are over],
They habitually go to play the prostitute;
Ephraim’s rulers continue to dearly love shame [more than her glory which is the Lord, Israel’s God].
Hosea 12:7-8
A merchant, in whose hand are false and fraudulent balances;
He loves to oppress and exploit.
Amos 2:6-7
Thus says the Lord,
“For three transgressions of Israel and for four (multiplied delinquencies)
I will not reverse its punishment or revoke My word concerning it,
Because they sell the righteous and innocent for silver
And the needy for the price of a pair of sandals.
Micah 3:11
Her leaders pronounce judgment for a bribe,
Her priests teach for a fee,
And her prophets foretell for money;
Yet they lean on the Lord, saying,
“Is not the Lord among us?
No tragedy or distress will come on us.”
Micah 7:3
Concerning evil, both of their hands pursue it and do it diligently and thoroughly;
The prince asks, also the judge, for a bribe,
And a great man speaks the [evil] desire of his soul.
So they twist the course of justice between them.
Acts 24:2-3
After Paul had been summoned, Tertullus began the complaint [against him], saying to the governor:
“Since through you we have attained great peace, and since by your foresight reforms are being carried out for this nation,
Acts 24:17
Now after several years I came [to Jerusalem] to bring to my people charitable contributions and offerings.
1 Corinthians 6:9
Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit or have any share in the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived;
Ephesians 5:5-6
For be sure of this: no immoral, impure, or greedy person—for that one is [in effect] an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God [for such a person places a higher value on something other than God].
1 Timothy 6:9-10
But those who [are not financially ethical and] crave to get rich [with a compulsive, greedy longing for wealth] fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction [leading to personal misery].
2 Peter 2:3
And in their greed they will exploit you with false arguments and twisted doctrine. Their sentence [of condemnation which God has decreed] from a time long ago is not idle [but is still in force], and their destruction and deepening misery is not asleep [but is on its way].
2 Peter 2:14-15
They have eyes full of adultery, constantly looking for sin, enticing and luring away unstable souls. Having hearts trained in greed, [they are] children of a curse.