2 Timothy 2:9 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

for which I suffer hardship, even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God is not chained.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

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)

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

Common English Bible

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

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

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

Wherein I labour even unto bands, as an evildoer; but the word of God is not bound.

2 Timothy 2:9 Cross References

Luke 23:32

Two others also, who were criminals, were led away to be put to death with him.

Acts 21:33

Then the tribune came, arrested him, and ordered him to be bound with two chains; he inquired who he was and what he had done.

Acts 28:31

proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness and without hindrance.

Acts 9:16

I myself will show him how much he must suffer for the sake of my name.”

Ephesians 3:1

This is the reason that I, Paul, am a prisoner for Christ Jesus for the sake of you gentiles,

Philippians 1:17

the others proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely but intending to increase my suffering in my imprisonment.

Philippians 1:7

It is right for me to think this way about all of you, because I hold you in my heart, for all of you are my partners in God’s grace, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel.

Colossians 4:18

I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.

Colossians 4:3

At the same time, pray for us as well, that God will open to us a door for the word, that we may declare the mystery of Christ, for which I am in prison,

1 Thessalonians 1:8

For the word of the Lord has sounded forth from you not only in Macedonia and Achaia but in every place your faith in God has become known, so that we have no need to speak about it.

2 Thessalonians 3:1

Finally, brothers and sisters, pray for us, so that the word of the Lord may spread rapidly and be glorified everywhere, just as it is among you,

2 Timothy 1:12

and for this reason I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, for I know the one in whom I have put my trust, and I am sure that he is able to guard until that day the deposit I have entrusted to him.

2 Timothy 1:16

May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my chain;

2 Timothy 1:8

Do not be ashamed, then, of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner, but join with me in suffering for the gospel, in the power of God,

2 Timothy 2:3

Share in suffering like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 4:17

But the Lord stood by me and gave me strength, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the gentiles might hear it. So I was rescued from the lion’s mouth.

1 Peter 2:12

Conduct yourselves honorably among the gentiles, so that, though they malign you as evildoers, they may see your honorable deeds and glorify God when he comes to judge.

1 Peter 2:14

or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right.

1 Peter 3:16

yet do it with gentleness and respect. Maintain a good conscience so that, when you are maligned, those who abuse you for your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame.

1 Peter 4:15

But let none of you suffer as a murderer, a thief, a criminal, or even as a mischief maker.