2 Timothy 2:9

The Passion Translation

This is the reason I am persecuted and imprisoned by evildoers, enduring the suffering of these chains—but the Word of God can never be chained!

Cross References

Luke 23:32

The guards led away two criminals with Jesus, to execute all three at the same time.

Acts 21:33

The commander arrested him and ordered that he be bound with two chains. He then asked, “Who is he and what has he done wrong?”

Acts 28:31

He continued to proclaim to all the truths of God’s kingdom realm, teaching them about the Lord Jesus, the Anointed One, speaking triumphantly and without any restriction.

Acts 9:16

And I will show him how much he is destined to suffer because of his passion for me.”

Ephesians 3:1

Beloved friends, because of my love for Jesus Christ, I am now his prisoner for the sake of all of you who are not Jews,

Philippians 1:17

Those who preach Christ with ambition and competition are insincere—they just want to add to the hardships of my imprisonment.

Philippians 1:7

It’s no wonder I pray with such confidence, since you have a permanent place in my heart! You have remained partners with me in the wonderful grace of God even though I’m here in chains for standing up for the truth of the gospel.

Colossians 4:18

Now finally, I, Paul, write this with my own handwriting, and I send my loving greetings to you! Remember me in my imprisonment. May the blessings of God’s grace overwhelm you! Love in Christ, Paul

Colossians 4:3

And please pray for me, that God will open a door of opportunity for us to preach the revelation of the mystery of Christ, for whose sake I am imprisoned.

1 Thessalonians 1:8

The message of the Lord has sounded out from you not only in Greece, but its echo has been heard in every place where people are hearing about your strong faith. We don’t need to brag on you,

2 Thessalonians 3:1

Finally, dear brothers and sisters, pray for us that the Lord’s message will continue to spread rapidly and its glory be recognized everywhere, just as it was with you.

2 Timothy 1:12

The confidence of my calling enables me to overcome every difficulty without shame, for I have an intimate revelation of this God. And my faith in him convinces me that he is more than able to keep all that I’ve placed in his hands safe and secure until the fullness of his appearing.

2 Timothy 1:16

Nevertheless, so many times Onesiphorus was like a breath of fresh air to me and never seemed to be ashamed of my chains. May our Lord Jesus bestow compassion and mercy upon him and his household.

2 Timothy 1:8

So never be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor be embarrassed over my imprisonment, but overcome every evil by the revelation of the power of God!

2 Timothy 2:3

Overcome every form of evil as a victorious soldier of Jesus the Anointed One.

2 Timothy 4:17

For in spite of this, my Lord himself stood with me, empowering me to complete my ministry of preaching to all the non-Jewish nations so they all could hear the message and be delivered from the mouth of the lion!

1 Peter 2:12

Live honorable lives as you mix with unbelievers, even though they accuse you of being evildoers. For they will see your beautiful works and have a reason to glorify God in the day he visits us.

1 Peter 2:14

or the governors he puts in place to punish lawbreakers and to praise those who do what’s right.

1 Peter 3:16

with gentleness and respect. Maintain a clean conscience, so that those who slander you for living a pure life in Christ will have to lie about you and will be ashamed because of their slander.

1 Peter 4:15

Let none of you merit suffering as a murderer, or thief, or criminal, or as one who meddles in the affairs of others.