Acts 24:26

Contemporary English Version 1995

After this, Felix often sent for Paul and talked with him, because he hoped that Paul would offer him a bribe.

Cross References

Proverbs 17:23

Crooks accept secret bribes to keep justice from being done.

2 Peter 2:3

They will be greedy and cheat you with smooth talk. But long ago God decided to punish them, and God doesn't sleep.

1 Corinthians 6:9

Don't you know that evil people won't have a share in the blessings of God's kingdom? Don't fool yourselves! No one who is immoral or worships idols or is unfaithful in marriage or is a pervert or behaves like a homosexual

Acts 24:17

After being away for several years, I returned here to bring gifts for the poor people of my nation and to offer sacrifices.

Micah 7:3

People cooperate to commit crime. Judges and leaders demand bribes, and rulers cheat in court.

Micah 3:11

You leaders accept bribes for dishonest decisions. You priests and prophets teach and preach, but only for money. Then you say, “The Lord is on our side. No harm will come to us.”

Hosea 4:18

You get drunk, then sleep with prostitutes; you would rather be vulgar than lead a decent life.

Ezekiel 33:31

So they all come and listen to you, but they refuse to do what you tell them. They claim to be faithful, but they are forever trying to cheat others out of their money.

Ezekiel 22:27

Israel's officials are like ferocious wolves, ripping their victims apart. They make a dishonest living by injuring and killing people.

Isaiah 56:11

You stupid leaders are a pack of hungry and greedy dogs that never get enough. You are shepherds who mistreat your own sheep for selfish gain.

Isaiah 33:15

But there will be rewards for those who live right and tell the truth, for those who refuse to take money by force or accept bribes, for all who hate murder and violent crimes.

Isaiah 1:23

Your leaders have rejected me to become friends of crooks; your rulers are looking for gifts and bribes. Widows and orphans never get a fair trial.

Proverbs 29:4

An honest ruler makes the nation strong; a ruler who takes bribes will bring it to ruin.

Proverbs 19:6

Everyone tries to be friends of those who can help them.

Proverbs 17:8

A bribe works miracles like a magic charm that brings good luck.

Job 15:34

Yes, the godless and the greedy will have nothing but flames feasting on their homes,

2 Chronicles 19:7

So do your work in honor of him and know that he won't allow you to be unfair to anyone or to take bribes.

1 Samuel 12:3

Let me ask this. Have I ever taken anyone's ox or donkey or forced you to give me anything? Have I ever hurt anyone or taken a bribe to give an unfair decision? Answer me so the Lord and his chosen king can hear you. And if I have done any of these things, I will give it all back.

1 Samuel 8:3

But they were not like their father. They were dishonest and accepted bribes to give unfair decisions.

Exodus 23:8

Don't accept bribes. Judges are blinded and justice is twisted by bribes.

Matthew 17:3

All at once Moses and Elijah were there talking with Jesus.