2 Timothy 2:9

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

And because of this message, I am locked up in jail and treated like a criminal. But God's good news isn't locked in jail,

Cross References

Luke 23:32

Two criminals were led out to be put to death with Jesus.

Acts 21:33

The army commander went over and arrested him and had him bound with two chains. Then he tried to find out who Paul was and what he had done.

Acts 28:31

He bravely preached about God's kingdom and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ, and no one tried to stop him.

Acts 9:16

I will show him how much he must suffer for worshipping in my name.”

Ephesians 3:1

Christ Jesus made me his prisoner, so that I could help you Gentiles.

Philippians 1:17

But the ones who are jealous of us are not sincere. They just want to cause trouble for me while I am in jail.

Philippians 1:7

You have a special place in my heart. So it is only natural for me to feel the way I do. All of you have helped in the work that God has given me, as I defend the good news and tell about it here in jail.

Colossians 4:18

I am signing this letter myself: PAUL. Don't forget that I am in jail. I pray that God will be kind to you.

Colossians 4:3

Be sure to pray that God will make a way for us to spread his message and explain the mystery about Christ, even though I am in jail for doing this.

1 Thessalonians 1:8

And because of you, the Lord's message has spread everywhere in those regions. Now the news of your faith in God is known all over the world, and we don't have to say a thing about it.

2 Thessalonians 3:1

Finally, our friends, please pray for us. This will help the message about the Lord to spread quickly, and others will respect it, just as you do.

2 Timothy 1:12

That's why I am suffering now. But I am not ashamed! I know the one I have faith in, and I am sure that he can guard until the last day what he has trusted me with.

2 Timothy 1:16

I pray that the Lord will be kind to the family of Onesiphorus. He often cheered me up and wasn't ashamed of me when I was put in jail.

2 Timothy 1:8

Don't be ashamed to speak for our Lord. And don't be ashamed of me, just because I am in jail for serving him. Use the power that comes from God and join with me in suffering for telling the good news.

2 Timothy 2:3

As a good soldier of Christ Jesus you must endure your share of suffering.

2 Timothy 4:17

But the Lord stood beside me. He gave me the strength to tell his full message, so that all Gentiles would hear it. And I was kept safe from hungry lions.

1 Peter 2:12

Always let others see you behaving properly, even though they may still accuse you of doing wrong. Then on the day of judgment, they will honour God by telling the good things they saw you do.

1 Peter 2:14

You must also obey governors, because they are sent by the Emperor to punish criminals and to praise good citizens.

1 Peter 3:16

Give a kind and respectful answer and keep your conscience clear. This way you will make people ashamed for saying bad things about your good conduct as a follower of Christ.

1 Peter 4:15

But you deserve to suffer if you are a murderer, a thief, a criminal, or a busybody.