Acts 24:26

He hoped also that money should haue bene giuen him of Paul, that hee might loose him: wherefore hee sent for him the oftner, and cōmuned with him.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

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.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

He hoped withal that money would be given him of Paul: wherefore also he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him.
- American Standard Version (1901)

For he was hoping that Paul would give him money: so he sent for him more frequently and had talk with him.
- Basic English 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 Standard Bible Bible

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.
- Darby Bible

Hoping also withal, that money should be given him by Paul; for which cause also oftentimes sending for him, he spoke with him.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

He hoped withal that money would be given him of Paul: wherefore also he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him.
- English Revised Version

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.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for Acts 24:26

24:26 He hoped also - An evil hope: so when he heard his eye was not single. No marvel then that he profited nothing by all St. Paul's discourses: that money would be given - By the Christians for the liberty of so able a minister. And waiting for this, unhappy Felix fell short of the treasure of the Gospel.