Acts 24:26

The Passion Translation

He expected to receive a bribe from Paul for his release, so for that reason he would send for Paul from time to time to converse with him.

Cross References

Proverbs 17:23

When you take a secret bribe, your actions reveal your true character, for you pervert the ways of justice.

Proverbs 17:8

Wise instruction is like a costly gem. It turns the impossible into success.

Proverbs 19:6

Everyone wants to be close to the rich and famous, but a generous person has all the friends he wants!

Proverbs 29:4

A godly leader who values justice is a great strength and example to the people. But the one who sells his influence for money tears down what is right.

Isaiah 1:23

Your rulers are rebellious and companions of crooks. They are self-centered racketeers who love a bribe and who chase after payoffs. They don’t defend the fatherless or consider the rights of a helpless widow.

Isaiah 33:15

Only those who walk with integrity and speak what is true, who despise even the thought of cheating the poor, and do not accept a bribe, nor plot violence, nor contemplate doing evil —

Isaiah 56:11

They’re greedy dogs that never eat enough. And the shepherds have no discernment; they follow their own desires. Every last one of them seeks his own profit.

Ezekiel 22:27

Within the land are leaders who are like a pack of wolves who rip apart their prey, shed blood, and kill people to get money dishonestly.

Ezekiel 33:31

They all flock to you to sit at your feet as my people. They listen to your words, but they will not act on them. Instead, they express genuine devotion to Yahweh, but their hearts are set on cheating others.

Matthew 17:3

Then suddenly, Moses and Elijah appeared, and they spoke with Jesus.

Acts 24:17

“After being away from Jerusalem for several years, I returned to bring to my people gifts for the poor.

1 Corinthians 6:9

Surely you must know that people who practice evil cannot possess God’s kingdom realm. Stop being deceived! People who continue to engage in sexual immorality, idolatry, adultery, sexual perversion, homosexuality,

2 Peter 2:3

They are only out for themselves, ready to exploit you for their own gain through their cunning arguments. Their condemnation has been a long time coming. But their destruction does not slumber or sit idly by, for it is sure to come.