King James Version
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.English Standard Version
At the same time he hoped that money would be given him by Paul. So he sent for him often and conversed with him.New International Version
At the same time he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe, so he sent for him frequently and talked with him.