GOD'S WORD® Translation
At the same time, Felix was hoping that Paul would give him some money. For that reason, Felix would send for Paul rather often to have friendly conversations 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.

Berean Study 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.

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

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

King James Bible
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.

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.

Young's 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;

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