2 Timothy 2:9
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“for which I suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained!”
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“for which I suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained!”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.”
King James Version · Public Domain“wherein I suffer hardship unto bonds, as a malefactor; but the word of God is not bound.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“in which I suffer evil--unto bonds, as an evil-doer, but the word of God hath not been bound;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 2 Timothy 2:9 — 17 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Acts 9:16I will show him how much he must suffer for My name.”
- Acts 28:31Boldly and freely he proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ.
- Ephesians 3:1For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles...
- Ephesians 6:19Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will boldly make known the mystery of the gospel,
- Philippians 1:7It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart. For in my chains and in my defense and confirmation of the gospel, you are all partners in grace with me.
- Philippians 1:12Now I want you to know, brothers, that my circumstances have actually served to advance the gospel.
- Colossians 4:3as you pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.
- Colossians 4:18This greeting is in my own hand—Paul. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:1Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread quickly and be held in honor, just as it was with you.
- 2 Timothy 1:8So do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, or of me, His prisoner. Instead, join me in suffering for the gospel by the power of God.
- 2 Timothy 1:12For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day.
- 2 Timothy 1:16May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he has often refreshed me and was unashamed of my chains.
- 2 Timothy 4:17But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion.
- 1 Peter 2:12Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.
- 1 Peter 2:14or to governors as those sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right.
- 1 Peter 3:16keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.
- 1 Peter 4:15Indeed, none of you should suffer as a murderer or thief or wrongdoer, or even as a meddler.
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