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Philippians 1:13

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

It has even become evident, not only to all the Imperial Guard, but to every one else, that it is for Christ's sake that I am in chains.

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"Whether it is soon or late," answered Paul, "I would to God that not only you, but all who are listening to me, might to-day become just what I am myself--except for these chains!"

And, after retiring, discussed the case among themselves. "There is nothing," they said, "deserving death or imprisonment in this man's conduct";

Three days after our arrival, Paul invited the leading Jews to meet him; and, when they came, he spoke to them as follows: "Brothers, although I had done nothing hostile to the interests of our nation or to our ancestral customs, yet I was sent from Jerusalem as a prisoner, and handed over to the Romans.

This, then, is my reason for urging you to come to see me and talk with me; because it is for the sake of the Hope of Israel that I am here in chains."

For two whole years Paul stayed in a house which he rented for himself, welcoming all who came to see him,

For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Jesus, the Christ, for the sake of you Gentiles--

I urge you, then--I who am a prisoner in the Master's cause-- to live lives worthy of the Call that you have received;

On behalf of which I am an Ambassador--in chains! Pray that, in telling it, I may speak fearlessly as I ought.

You will be engaged in the same hard struggle as that which you once saw me waging, and which you hear that I am waging still.

And, indeed, I am justified in feeling thus about you all; because you have a warm place in my heart--you who all, both in my imprisonment and in the work of defending and establishing the Good News, shared my privilege with me.

All Christ's People here, and especially those who belong to the Emperor's household, send theirs.

in the service of which I am suffering hardships, even to being put in fetters as a criminal. But the Message of God is not fettered;




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