Acts 24:26

Translations

Modern

At the same time, he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe. So he sent for Paul frequently and talked with him.

Traditional

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.

Literal

…at the same time also hoping that riches will be given to him by Paul. Therefore also, sending for him often, he was talking with him.

Latin

…simul et sperans quod pecunia ei daretur a Paulo, propter quod et frequenter accersens eum, loquebatur cum eo.

Original

Greek

English

At the same time, he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe. So he sent for Paul frequently and talked with him.

Notes

Acts 24:26–27

Felix kept Paul in custody, hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe. When this did not work and his term as governor ended, he left Paul in prison to please the Jewish people.

Acts 24:1–27

Tertullus presented a legal case against Paul in a Roman court on behalf of the high priest (24:1–9). Then Paul cheerfully defended himself and his faith (24:10–21). The governor paused the hearing without making a decision. He kept Paul in prison for two years (24:22–27).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

Events

Paul sent to Felixc. AD 56

Related verses

1 Timothy 6:9–10
Those who want to be rich, however, fall into temptation and become ensnared by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction.
Proverbs 17:23
A wicked man takes a covert bribe to subvert the course of justice.
Job 15:34
For the company of the godless will be barren, and fire will consume the tents of bribery.
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.”
2 Peter 2:14–15
Their eyes are full of adultery; their desire for sin is never satisfied; they seduce the unstable. They are accursed children with hearts trained in greed.
1 Corinthians 6:9
Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts,
Hosea 12:7–8
A merchant loves to defraud with dishonest scales in his hands.
Hosea 4:18
When their liquor is gone, they turn to prostitution; their rulers dearly love disgrace.
Ezekiel 33:31
So My people come to you as usual, sit before you, and hear your words; but they do not put them into practice. Although they express love with their mouths, their hearts pursue dishonest gain.
2 Peter 2:3
In their greed, these false teachers will exploit you with deceptive words. The longstanding verdict against them remains in force, and their destruction does not sleep.
Amos 2:6–7
This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Israel, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they sell the righteous for silver and the needy for a pair of sandals.
2 Chronicles 19:7
And now, may the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful what you do, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.”

People

Paul: Apostle to the Gentiles, author of many NT epistles

Glossary

Book of the Acts of the Apostles Caesarea Felix, Antonius History of Israel Judge Paul the Apostle Philip Procurator

Topics

Bribery: Governor Felix Seeks a Bribe from Paul Civil Service: Corruption In Court: Corrupt Covetousness: Felix Covetousness: Festus, in Hoping for a Bribe from Paul Felix: Leaves Paul in Bonds Government: Corruption in Felix, Who Expected Money from Paul Judge: Corrupt: Felix Magistrates: Wicked: Felix Select Readings: Paul in Front of Governor Felix

Acts 24:26

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