2 Corinthians 6:5

New Century Version

We are beaten and thrown into prison. We meet those who become upset with us and start riots. We work hard, and sometimes we get no sleep or food.

Cross References

1 Kings 22:27

Tell them I said to put this man in prison and give him only bread and water until I return safely from the battle.”

2 Chronicles 16:10

Asa was angry with Hanani the seer because of what he had said; he was so angry that he put Hanani in prison. And Asa was cruel to some of the people at the same time.

Isaiah 53:5

But he was wounded for the wrong we did; he was crushed for the evil we did. The punishment, which made us well, was given to him, and we are healed because of his wounds.

Jeremiah 33:1

While Jeremiah was still locked up in the courtyard of the guards, the Lord spoke his word to him a second time:

Jeremiah 38:6

So the officers took Jeremiah and put him into the well of Malkijah, the king’s son, which was in the courtyard of the guards. The officers used ropes to lower Jeremiah into the well, which did not have any water in it, only mud. And Jeremiah sank down into the mud.

Ezekiel 3:17

“Human, I now make you a watchman for Israel. Any time you hear a word from my mouth, warn them for me.

Matthew 14:10

He sent soldiers to the prison to cut off John’s head.

Matthew 14:3

Sometime before this, Herod had arrested John, tied him up, and put him into prison. Herod did this because of Herodias, who had been the wife of Philip, Herod’s brother.

Matthew 9:15

Jesus answered, “The friends of the bridegroom are not sad while he is with them. But the time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them, and then they will fast.

Acts 13:3

So after they fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on Barnabas and Saul and sent them out.

Acts 14:19

Then some evil people came from Antioch and Iconium and persuaded the people to turn against Paul. So they threw stones at him and dragged him out of town, thinking they had killed him.

Acts 14:23

They chose elders for each church, by praying and fasting for a certain time. These elders had trusted the Lord, so Paul and Barnabas put them in the Lord’s care.

Acts 17:5

But some others became jealous. So they got some evil men from the marketplace, formed a mob, and started a riot. They ran to Jason’s house, looking for Paul and Silas, wanting to bring them out to the people.

Acts 20:31

So be careful! Always remember that for three years, day and night, I never stopped warning each of you, and I often cried over you.

Acts 23:10

The argument was beginning to turn into such a fight that the commander was afraid some evil people would tear Paul to pieces. So he told the soldiers to go down and take Paul away and put him in the army building.

Acts 23:35

he said, “I will hear your case when those who are against you come here, too.” Then the governor gave orders for Paul to be kept under guard in Herod’s palace.

Acts 24:27

But after two years, Felix was replaced by Porcius Festus as governor. But Felix had left Paul in prison to please the Jews.

Acts 26:10

And that is what I did in Jerusalem. The leading priests gave me the power to put many of God’s people in jail, and when they were being killed, I agreed it was a good thing.

Acts 26:29

Paul said, “Whether it is a short or a long time, I pray to God that not only you but every person listening to me today would be saved and be like me—except for these chains I have.”

Acts 28:30

Paul stayed two full years in his own rented house and welcomed all people who came to visit him.

Acts 5:18

They took the apostles and put them in jail.

1 Corinthians 15:10

But God’s grace has made me what I am, and his grace to me was not wasted. I worked harder than all the other apostles. (But it was not I really; it was God’s grace that was with me.)

1 Corinthians 4:11

Even to this very hour we do not have enough to eat or drink or to wear. We are often beaten, and we have no homes in which to live.

1 Corinthians 7:5

Do not refuse to give your bodies to each other, unless you both agree to stay away from sexual relations for a time so you can give your time to prayer. Then come together again so Satan cannot tempt you because of a lack of self-control.

2 Corinthians 11:27

I have done hard and tiring work, and many times I did not sleep. I have been hungry and thirsty, and many times I have been without food. I have been cold and without clothes.

Ephesians 3:1

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

Deuteronomy 25:3

But don’t hit a person more than forty times, because more than that would disgrace him before others.

Philippians 1:13

All the palace guards and everyone else knows that I am in prison because I am a believer in Christ.

1 Thessalonians 2:9

Brothers and sisters, I know you remember our hard work and difficulties. We worked night and day so we would not burden any of you while we preached God’s Good News to you.

1 Timothy 4:10

This is why we work and struggle: We hope in the living God who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe.

2 Timothy 1:8

So do not be ashamed to tell people about our Lord Jesus, and do not be ashamed of me, in prison for the Lord. But suffer with me for the Good News. God, who gives us the strength to do that,

2 Timothy 2:9

and I am suffering because of it to the point of being bound with chains like a criminal. But God’s teaching is not in chains.

2 Timothy 4:5

But you should control yourself at all times, accept troubles, do the work of telling the Good News, and complete all the duties of a servant of God.

Hebrews 11:36

Some were laughed at and beaten. Others were put in chains and thrown into prison.

Hebrews 13:17

Obey your leaders and act under their authority. They are watching over you, because they are responsible for your souls. Obey them so that they will do this work with joy, not sadness. It will not help you to make their work hard.

Hebrews 13:23

I want you to know that our brother Timothy has been let out of prison. If he arrives soon, we will both come to see you.

Revelation 2:10

Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer for ten days. But be faithful, even if you have to die, and I will give you the crown of life.