Philippians 1:13

Easy To Read Version

It is clear why I am in prison. I am in prison because I am a believer in Christ. All the Roman guards know this, and so do all the other people.

Cross References

Acts 26:29

Paul said, “It is not important if it is easy or if it is hard; I pray to God that not only you but every person listening to me today could \{be saved and\} be like me—except for these chains I have!”

Acts 26:31

and left the room. They were talking to each other. They said, “This man should not be killed or put in jail; he has done nothing really bad!”

Acts 28:17

Three days later Paul sent for some of the most important Jews. When they came together, Paul said, “My Jewish brothers, I have done nothing against our people (the Jews). I have done nothing against the customs of our fathers. {\cf2\super [524]} But I was arrested in Jerusalem and given to the Romans.

Acts 28:20

That is why I wanted to see you and talk with you. I am bound with this chain because I believe in the hope of Israel. {\cf2\super [526]} ”

Acts 28:30

Paul stayed two full years in his own rented house. He welcomed all people that came and visited him.

Ephesians 3:1

So I (Paul) am a prisoner of Christ Jesus. I am a prisoner for you people who are not Jews.

Ephesians 4:1

I am in prison because I belong to the Lord. And God chose you to be his people. I tell you now to live the way God’s people should live.

Ephesians 6:20

I have the work of speaking for that Good News. I am doing that now, here in prison. Pray that when I tell people that Good News I will speak without fear like I should.

Philippians 1:30

When I was with you, you saw the struggles I had \{with people who were against our work\}. And now you hear about the struggles I am having. You yourselves are having the same kind of struggles.

Philippians 1:7

And I know that I am right to think like this about all of you. I am sure because I have you in my heart—I feel very close to you. I feel close to you because all of you share in God’s grace (kindness) with me. You share in God’s grace with me while I am in prison, while I am defending the Good News, {\cf2\super [5]} and while I am proving the truth of the Good News.

Philippians 4:22

All of God’s people say hello to you. And those believers from Caesar’s {\cf2\super [25]} palace say hello, too.

2 Timothy 2:9

And I am suffering because I tell that Good News. I am even bound with chains like a person who has really done wrong. But God’s teaching is not bound.