At the same time, he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe. So he sent for Paul frequently and talked with him.
Cross References
Matthew 17:3Suddenly Moses and Elijah appeared before them, talking with Jesus.
Acts 24:17After several years, then, I returned to Jerusalem to bring alms to my people and to present offerings.
Treasury of Scripture
He hoped also that money should have been given him of Paul, that he might loose him: why he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him.
hoped.
Acts 24:2,3
And when he was called forth, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy great quietness, and that very worthy deeds are done unto this nation by thy providence, …
Exodus 23:8
And thou shalt take no gift: for the gift blindeth the wise, and perverteth the words of the righteous.
Deuteronomy 16:19
Thou shalt not wrest judgment; thou shalt not respect persons, neither take a gift: for a gift doth blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous.
wherefore.
Acts 24:24
And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ.