Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

He hoped also that money should have been given him of Paul, that he might loose him: wherefore he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him.

American Standard Version (ASV)

He hoped withal that money would be given him of Paul: wherefore also he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For he was hoping that Paul would give him money: so he sent for him more frequently and had talk with him.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

hoping at the same time that money would be given him by Paul: wherefore also he sent for him the oftener and communed with him.

World English Bible (WEB)

Meanwhile, he also hoped that money would be given to him by Paul, that he might release him. Therefore also he sent for him more often, and talked with him.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and at the same time also hoping that money shall be given to him by Paul, that he may release him, therefore, also sending for him the oftener, he was conversing with him;