2 Timothy 2:9

New American Bible - revised edition

for which I am suffering, even to the point of chains, like a criminal. But the word of God is not chained.

Cross References

Luke 23:32

Now two others, both criminals, were led away with him to be executed. The Crucifixion.

Acts 21:33

The cohort commander came forward, arrested him, and ordered him to be secured with two chains; he tried to find out who he might be and what he had done.

Acts 28:31

and with complete assurance and without hindrance he proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ.

Acts 9:16

and I will show him what he will have to suffer for my name.”

Ephesians 3:1

Because of this, I, Paul, a prisoner of Christ [Jesus] for you Gentiles—

Philippians 1:17

the former proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition, not from pure motives, thinking that they will cause me trouble in my imprisonment.

Philippians 1:7

It is right that I should think this way about all of you, because I hold you in my heart, you who are all partners with me in grace, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel.

Colossians 4:18

The greeting is in my own hand, Paul’s. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.

Colossians 4:3

at the same time, pray for us, too, that God may open a door to us for the word, to speak of the mystery of Christ, for which I am in prison,

1 Thessalonians 1:8

For from you the word of the Lord has sounded forth not only in Macedonia and [in] Achaia, but in every place your faith in God has gone forth, so that we have no need to say anything.

2 Thessalonians 3:1

Finally, brothers, pray for us, so that the word of the Lord may speed forward and be glorified, as it did among you,

2 Timothy 1:12

On this account I am suffering these things; but I am not ashamed, for I know him in whom I have believed and am confident that he is able to guard what has been entrusted to me until that day.

2 Timothy 1:16

May the Lord grant mercy to the family of Onesiphorus because he often gave me new heart and was not ashamed of my chains.

2 Timothy 1:8

So do not be ashamed of your testimony to our Lord, nor of me, a prisoner for his sake; but bear your share of hardship for the gospel with the strength that comes from God.

2 Timothy 2:3

Bear your share of hardship along with me 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 proclamation might be completed and all the Gentiles might hear it. And I was rescued from the lion’s mouth.

1 Peter 2:12

Maintain good conduct among the Gentiles, so that if they speak of you as evildoers, they may observe your good works and glorify God on the day of visitation. Christian Citizens.

1 Peter 2:14

or to governors as sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and the approval of those who do good.

1 Peter 3:16

but do it with gentleness and reverence, keeping your conscience clear, so that, when you are maligned, those who defame your good conduct in Christ may themselves be put to shame.

1 Peter 4:15

But let no one among you be made to suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or as an intriguer.