He hoped withal (αμα κα ελπιζων). "At the same time also hoping." Paul had mentioned the "alms" (24:17) and that excited the avari…

He hoped also. Felix thought that by giving Paul access to his friends, and by Felix himself often meeting with Paul and showing kindness,…

He also hoped that money would be given to him by Paul.—The Greek text says “hoping also,” continuing from the previous verse, and…

Added to the description of Felix’s response is this vignette about the interaction between the Roman governor, his Jewish wife, and the Christian …

Hoping that money. Although Felix had thoroughly tested Paul’s integrity, so that he was ashamed to take money from the Jews for condemnin…

He hoped also that money would have been given him of Paul ,
&c.] For he observed from his own defence, that he came…

The apostle reasoned concerning the nature and obligations of righteousness, temperance, and a judgment to come, thus showing the oppressive judge …