Paul to give money to him

Felix was hoping Paul would offer him a bribe to set him free.

so he often sent for him and spoke with him

"so Felix often sent for Paul and spoke with Paul"

This was the new roman Governor who replaced Felix. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names)

Here "the Jews" refers to the Jewish leaders. AT: "wanted the Jewish leaders to like him" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche)

"he left Paul in prison"