26 At the same time he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe, so he sent for him frequently and talked with him.
27 When two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus, but because Felix wanted to grant a favor to the Jews, he left Paul in prison.
Micah 7:3 - Both hands are skilled in doing evil; the ruler demands gifts, the judge accepts bribes, the po... Click to read the verse Micah 7:3 Click to read the verse Micah 7:3
1 Corinthians 6:9 - Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neithe... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 6:9 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 6:9
Proverbs 17:8 - A bribe is a charm to the one who gives it; wherever he turns, he succeeds. Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:8 Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:8
Proverbs 19:6 - Many curry favor with a ruler, and everyone is the friend of a man who gives gifts. Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:6 Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:6
Ezekiel 22:27 - Her officials within her are like wolves tearing their prey; they shed blood and kill people to... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 22:27 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 22:27
Micah 3:11 - Her leaders judge for a bribe, her priests teach for a price, and her prophets tell fortunes fo... Click to read the verse Micah 3:11 Click to read the verse Micah 3:11
1 Samuel 8:3 - But his sons did not walk in his ways. They turned aside after dishonest gain and accepted brib... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 8:3 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 8:3
Isaiah 33:15 - He who walks righteously and speaks what is right, who rejects gain from extortion and keeps hi... Click to read the verse Isaiah 33:15 Click to read the verse Isaiah 33:15
Psalms 26:9-10 - Do not take away my soul along with sinners, my life with bloodthirsty men, Click to read the verse Psalms 26:9-10 Click to read the verse Psalms 26:9-10
2 Peter 2:14-15 - With eyes full of adultery, they never stop sinning; they seduce the unstable; they are experts... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:14-15 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:14-15
Amos 2:6-7 - Judgment on Israel This is what the Lord says: “For three sins of Israel, even for four, I will... Click to read the verse Amos 2:6-7 Click to read the verse Amos 2:6-7
Ezekiel 33:31 - My people come to you, as they usually do, and sit before you to listen to your words, but they... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 33:31 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 33:31
Deuteronomy 16:19 - Do not pervert justice or show partiality. Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes o... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 16:19 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 16:19
Isaiah 1:23 - Your rulers are rebels, companions of thieves; they all love bribes and chase after gifts. They... Click to read the verse Isaiah 1:23 Click to read the verse Isaiah 1:23
2 Chronicles 19:7 - Now let the fear of the Lord be upon you. Judge carefully, for with the Lord our God there is n... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 19:7 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 19:7
Exodus 23:8 - “Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds those who see and twists the words of the righteous. Click to read the verse Exodus 23:8 Click to read the verse Exodus 23:8
Proverbs 17:23 - A wicked man accepts a bribe in secret to pervert the course of justice. Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:23 Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:23
Hosea 4:18 - Even when their drinks are gone, they continue their prostitution; their rulers dearly love sha... Click to read the verse Hosea 4:18 Click to read the verse Hosea 4:18
1 Samuel 12:3 - Here I stand. Testify against me in the presence of the Lord and his anointed. Whose ox have I ... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 12:3 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 12:3
1 Timothy 6:9-10 - People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful d... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:9-10 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:9-10
Isaiah 56:11 - They are dogs with mighty appetites; they never have enough. They are shepherds who lack unders... Click to read the verse Isaiah 56:11 Click to read the verse Isaiah 56:11
2 Peter 2:3 - In their greed these teachers will exploit you with stories they have made up. Their condemnati... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:3 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:3
Acts 24:25 - As Paul discoursed on righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid an... Click to read the verse Acts 24:25 Click to read the verse Acts 24:25
Proverbs 29:4 - By justice a king gives a country stability, but one who is greedy for bribes tears it down. Click to read the verse Proverbs 29:4 Click to read the verse Proverbs 29:4
Acts 24:17 - “After an absence of several years, I came to Jerusalem to bring my people gifts for the poor a... Click to read the verse Acts 24:17 Click to read the verse Acts 24:17
Job 15:34 - For the company of the godless will be barren, and fire will consume the tents of those who lov... Click to read the verse Job 15:34 Click to read the verse Job 15:34
Acts 24:2-3 - When Paul was called in, Tertullus presented his case before Felix: “We have enjoyed a long per... Click to read the verse Acts 24:2-3 Click to read the verse Acts 24:2-3
Hosea 12:7-8 - The merchant uses dishonest scales; he loves to defraud. Click to read the verse Hosea 12:7-8 Click to read the verse Hosea 12:7-8
Ephesians 5:5-6 - For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a man is an idolater—has ... Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:5-6 Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:5-6
Acts 24:23 - He ordered the centurion to keep Paul under guard but to give him some freedom and permit his f... Click to read the verse Acts 24:23 Click to read the verse Acts 24:23