Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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Interlinear
Hoti
ὅπως
Hopos
Usage: 43
him, his, their, he, her, they, same, himself,
him, his, their, he, her, they, same, himself,
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Luo
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Smith
Word Count of 37 Translations in Acts 24:26
Verse Info
Context Readings
Paul Before Felix And Drusilla
25 As Paul talked about righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became afraid and said, "For the present you may go. When I get a chance, I will send for you again." 26 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. 27 After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. Since Felix wanted to do the Jews a favor, he left Paul in prison.
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Cross References
Exodus 23:8
You are not to take a bribe because a bribe blinds the clear-sighted and distorts the words of the righteous.
Deuteronomy 16:19
You must not twist justice, show favoritism, or take bribes, because a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and subverts the speech of the righteous.
1 Samuel 8:3
His sons did not follow Samuel's example. Instead, they pursued dishonest gain, took bribes, and perverted justice.
1 Samuel 12:3
Here I am. Testify against me in the LORD's presence and before his anointed. Whose ox have I taken, or whose donkey have I taken? Who have I cheated? Who have I oppressed? Who bribed me to look the other way? I'll restore it to you."
2 Chronicles 19:7
So let the fear of the LORD rest upon you, be on your guard, and act carefully, because with the LORD our God there is neither injustice, nor partiality, nor bribery."
Job 15:34
For the company of the godless is desolation, and fire consumes the tents of those who bribe.
Psalm 26:9-10
Do not group me with sinners, nor include me with men who shed blood.
Proverbs 17:8
A bribe works wonders in the eyes of its giver; wherever he turns he prospers.
Proverbs 17:23
The wicked man takes a bribe in secret in order to pervert the course of justice.
Proverbs 19:6
Many curry favor of an official; everyone is a friend of the gift giver.
Proverbs 29:4
A king brings stability to a land through justice, but a man who takes bribes brings it to ruin.
Isaiah 1:23
Your princes are rebels and companions of thieves. All of them are lovers of bribes and are runners after gifts. They don't bring justice to orphans, and the widow's case never comes up for review in their court."
Isaiah 33:15
The one who walks righteously and has spoken sincere words, who rejects gain from extortion and waves his hand, rejecting bribes, who blocks his ears from hearing plots of murder and shuts his eyes against seeing evil
Isaiah 56:11
Meanwhile, the dogs have a mighty appetite they can never get enough. And as for them, they are the shepherds who lack understanding; they have all turned to their own way, each one to his gain, each and every one.
Ezekiel 22:27
""I'm constantly being profaned among them. Her princes within her are like wolves tearing their prey apart. They shed blood, destroying souls, and make unjust gain.
Ezekiel 33:31
Then they come to you as a group, sit down right in front of you as if they were my people, hear your words and then they don't do what you say because they're seeking only their own desires, they pursue ill-gotten profits, and they keep following their own self-interests.
Hosea 4:18
While drinking to excess, they prostitute themselves. They're in love with dishonor.
Hosea 12:7-8
"Now as for the merchant, deceitful balances remain in his hand, and he loves to defraud.
Amos 2:6-7
This is what the LORD says: "For three transgressions of Israel and now for a fourth I will not turn away; because they sold the righteous for money, and the poor for sandals,
Micah 3:11
Her leaders judge for the money, her priests teach only when they're paid, and her prophets prophesy for cash. Even so, don't they all rely on the LORD as they ask, "The LORD is among us, is he not? Nothing bad can possibly happen to us!'
Micah 7:3
And speaking of evil, they practice it eagerly with both hands! Both leader and judge demand a bribe, the famous confess their perverted desires, and they scheme together.
Acts 24:2-3
When Paul had been summoned, Tertullus opened the prosecution by saying:
Acts 24:17
After many years, I have come back to my people to bring gifts for the poor and to offer sacrifices.
1 Corinthians 6:9
You know that wicked people will not inherit the kingdom of God, don't you? Stop deceiving yourselves! Sexually immoral people, idolaters, adulterers, male prostitutes, homosexuals,
Ephesians 5:5-6
For you know very well that no immoral or impure person, or anyone who is greedy (that is, an idolater), has an inheritance in the kingdom of the Messiah and of God.
1 Timothy 6:9-10
But people who want to get rich keep toppling into temptation and are trapped by many stupid and harmful desires that plunge them into destruction and ruin.
2 Peter 2:3
In their greed they will exploit you with deceptive words. The ancient verdict against them is still in force, and their destruction is not delayed.
2 Peter 2:14-15
With eyes full of adultery, they cannot get enough of sin. They seduce unsteady souls and have had their hearts expertly trained in greed. They are doomed to a curse.