2 Timothy 2:9

Good News Translation

Because I preach the Good News, I suffer and I am even chained like a criminal. But the word of God is not in chains,

Cross References

Luke 23:32

Two other men, both of them criminals, were also led out to be put to death with Jesus.

Acts 21:33

The commander went over to Paul, arrested him, and ordered him to be bound with two chains. Then he asked, “Who is this man, and what has he done?”

Acts 28:31

He preached about the Kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ, speaking with all boldness and freedom.

Acts 9:16

And I myself will show him all that he must suffer for my sake.”

Ephesians 3:1

For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles, pray to God.

Philippians 1:17

The others do not proclaim Christ sincerely, but from a spirit of selfish ambition; they think that they will make more trouble for me while I am in prison.

Philippians 1:7

You are always in my heart! And so it is only right for me to feel as I do about you. For you have all shared with me in this privilege that God has given me, both now that I am in prison and also while I was free to defend the gospel and establish it firmly.

Colossians 4:18

With my own hand I write this: Greetings from Paul. Do not forget my chains! May God's grace be with you.

Colossians 4:3

At the same time pray also for us, so that God will give us a good opportunity to preach his message about the secret of Christ. For that is why I am now in prison.

1 Thessalonians 1:8

For not only did the message about the Lord go out from you throughout Macedonia and Achaia, but the news about your faith in God has gone everywhere. There is nothing, then, that we need to say.

2 Thessalonians 3:1

Finally, our friends, pray for us that the Lord's message may continue to spread rapidly and be received with honor, just as it was among you.

2 Timothy 1:12

and it is for this reason that I suffer these things. But I am still full of confidence, because I know whom I have trusted, and I am sure that he is able to keep safe until that Day what he has entrusted to me.

2 Timothy 1:16

May the Lord show mercy to the family of Onesiphorus, because he cheered me up many times. He was not ashamed that I am in prison,

2 Timothy 1:8

Do not be ashamed, then, of witnessing for our Lord; neither be ashamed of me, a prisoner for Christ's sake. Instead, take your part in suffering for the Good News, as God gives you the strength for it.

2 Timothy 2:3

Take your part in suffering, as a loyal soldier of Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 4:17

But the Lord stayed with me and gave me strength, so that I was able to proclaim the full message for all the Gentiles to hear; and I was rescued from being sentenced to death.

1 Peter 2:12

Your conduct among the heathen should be so good that when they accuse you of being evildoers, they will have to recognize your good deeds and so praise God on the Day of his coming.

1 Peter 2:14

and to the governors, who have been appointed by him to punish the evildoers and to praise those who do good.

1 Peter 3:16

but do it with gentleness and respect. Keep your conscience clear, so that when you are insulted, those who speak evil of your good conduct as followers of Christ will become ashamed of what they say.

1 Peter 4:15

If you suffer, it must not be because you are a murderer or a thief or a criminal or a meddler in other people's affairs.