2 Timothy 2:9 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

⁹ for which I am suffering difficulty [here] in prison, as [though I were] a criminal. But God’s message is not “in prison.”

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁹ wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁹ For that [Gospel] I am suffering affliction and even wearing chains like a criminal. But the Word of God is not chained or imprisoned!

American Standard Version (1901)

⁹ wherein I suffer hardship unto bonds, as a malefactor; but the word of God is not bound.

Common English Bible

⁹ This is the reason I’m suffering to the point that I’m in prison like a common criminal. But God’s word cannot be imprisoned.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁹ I labor in this Gospel, even while chained like an evildoer. But the Word of God is not bound.

2 Timothy 2:9 Referencias Cruzadas

Philippians 1:7

It is right for me to think this way about all of you, because I have you in my heart [i.e., you are dear to me], for you people are sharing in God’s unearned favor with me [Note: Paul here refers to his ministry], both in my imprisonment and in my defense and confirmation of the Gospel [i.e., in my efforts to give proof of the Gospel’s truth].

Acts 28:31

He preached to them about the kingdom of God and taught things about the Lord Jesus Christ, with no one preventing him.

2 Timothy 1:8

So, do not be ashamed to testify for our Lord, or ashamed of [being associated with] me, His prisoner, but [be willing to] suffer hardship with me for the sake of the Gospel, relying on God’s power [to sustain you].

Colossians 4:3

At the same time, pray for us also, that God will open up a door [of opportunity] for [proclaiming] the message, so we can tell about the [previously] hidden secret of Christ, for which I have also been imprisoned.

2 Timothy 4:17

But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message could be fully proclaimed and that all the Gentiles could hear it. And I was rescued from the lion’s mouth. [Note: This is probably a figure of speech indicating that Paul had escaped some immediate danger. See Psa. 22:20-21].

1 Peter 2:12

You should live such good lives before [unconverted] Gentiles, so that even though they accuse you of being evildoers, by seeing your good deeds, they will [be led to] honor God [for you] on the day He visits us again [i.e., to bring judgment].

1 Peter 4:15

[However], you should not have to suffer for murdering, stealing, doing evil or interfering in the affairs of others.

2 Timothy 1:12

For I am suffering these things [See verse 8] for this reason [i.e., because of being a Gospel preacher]. Yet I am not ashamed because I know whom I have believed in [i.e., Jesus], and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him [i.e., Paul’s spiritual well-being] until that day [i.e., the Day of Judgment].

2 Thessalonians 3:1

Finally, brothers, pray for us, so that the Lord’s message will spread quickly and be honored [by people], even as it was among you.

Colossians 4:18

This greeting [is being written] by me, Paul, in my own handwriting. Remember my imprisonment. [Note: This was probably a request for them to pray for him]. May God’s favor be with you.

Ephesians 3:1

This is the reason that I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles, [pray for you. See 3:14-19].

Acts 9:16

I will show him how many things he will have to suffer for my name's sake.”

1 Peter 3:16

May your conscience be able to so approve of your conduct that, even if you are ridiculed, those doing it will [eventually] have to be ashamed [of themselves] for criticizing your Christian behavior.

1 Peter 2:14

or to governors who are appointed by him to punish wrongdoers, and to commend those who do right.

2 Timothy 1:16

[But], may the Lord grant mercy to Onesiphorus’ family, for he cheered me up many times and was not ashamed of my [being in] chains.

Luke 23:32

And two other men, who were criminals, were also led out with Jesus to be put to death.

Acts 21:33

Then the commanding officer approached Paul, took hold of him and ordered him to be secured with two chains. He then questioned him as to who he was and what he had done.

Philippians 1:17

But the others preach Christ out of rivalry, not sincerely, hoping to stir up trouble for me while I am in prison.

1 Thessalonians 1:8

For the Lord’s message sounded forth from you, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but your faith toward God [also] spread everywhere [else], so that we do not have to say anything [about you].

2 Timothy 2:3

[Be willing to] suffer hardship with me like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.