Bible verse
At the same time, he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe. So he sent for Paul frequently and talked with him.
Acts 24:26 · BSB
The verses around it, from Acts 24.
22 Then Felix, who was well informed about the Way, adjourned the hearing and said, “When Lysias the commander comes, I will decide your case.”
23 He ordered the centurion to keep Paul under guard, but to allow him some freedom and permit his friends to minister to his needs.
24 After several days, Felix returned with his wife Drusilla, who was a Jewess. He sent for Paul and listened to him speak about faith in Christ Jesus.
25 As 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.”
26 At the same time, he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe. So he sent for Paul frequently and talked with him.
27 After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.
KJV
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.
ASV
He hoped withal that money would be given him of Paul: wherefore also he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him.
ERV
He hoped withal that money would be given him of Paul: wherefore also he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him.
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