Philippians 1:13

New International Reader's Version

One thing has become clear. I am being held by chains because I am a witness for Christ. All the palace guards and everyone else know it.

Cross References

Acts 26:29

Paul replied, “I don’t care if it takes a short time or a long time. I pray to God for you and all who are listening to me today. I pray that you may become like me, except for these chains.”

Acts 26:31

They left the room and began to talk with one another. “Why should this man die or be put in prison?” they said. “He has done nothing worthy of that!”

Acts 28:17

Three days later Paul called a meeting of the local Jewish leaders. When they came, Paul spoke to them. He said, “My brothers, I have done nothing against our people. I have also done nothing against what our people of long ago practiced. But I was arrested in Jerusalem. I was handed over to the Romans.

Acts 28:20

I share Israel’s hope. That is why I am held with this chain. So I have asked to see you and talk with you.”

Acts 28:30

For two whole years Paul stayed there in a house he rented. He welcomed all who came to see him.

Ephesians 3:1

I, Paul, am a prisoner because of Christ Jesus. I am in prison because of my work among you who are Gentiles.

Ephesians 4:1

I am a prisoner because of the Lord. So I am asking you to live a life worthy of what God chose you for.

Ephesians 6:20

Because of the good news, I am being held by chains as the Lord’s messenger. So pray that I will be bold as I preach the good news. That’s what I should do.

Philippians 1:30

You are going through the same struggle you saw me go through. As you have heard, I am still struggling.

Philippians 1:7

It is right for me to feel this way about all of you. I love you with all my heart. I may be held by chains, or I may be standing up for the truth of the good news. Either way, all of you share in God’s grace together with me.

Philippians 4:22

All God’s people here send you greetings. Most of all, those who live in the palace of Caesar send you greetings.

2 Timothy 2:9

I am suffering for it. I have even been put in chains like someone who has committed a crime. But God’s word is not held back by chains.