2 Timothy 2:9
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9 for which I am suffering(A) even to the point of being chained(B) like a criminal. But God’s word(C) is not chained.
2 Timothy 1:8
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8 So do not be ashamed(A) of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner.(B) Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel,(C) by the power of God.
Philippians 1:7
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7 It is right(A) for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart(B) and, whether I am in chains(C) or defending(D) and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God’s grace with me.
Acts 28:31
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31 He proclaimed the kingdom of God(A) and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ—with all boldness(B) and without hindrance!
1 Peter 2:12
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12 Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds(A) and glorify God(B) on the day he visits us.
2 Timothy 4:17
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17 But the Lord stood at my side(A) and gave me strength,(B) so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it.(C) And I was delivered from the lion’s mouth.(D)
Colossians 4:3
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3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door(A) for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery(B) of Christ, for which I am in chains.(C)
2 Timothy 1:12
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12 That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet this is no cause for shame,(A) because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard(B) what I have entrusted to him until that day.(C)
2 Thessalonians 3:1
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Request for Prayer
3 As for other matters, brothers and sisters,(A) pray for us(B) that the message of the Lord(C) may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you.(D)
Ephesians 6:19-20
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Acts 9:16
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16 I will show him how much he must suffer for my name.”(A)
1 Peter 4:15
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15 If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler.
1 Peter 3:16
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16 keeping a clear conscience,(A) so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.(B)
1 Peter 2:14
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14 or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong(A) and to commend those who do right.(B)
2 Timothy 1:16
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16 May the Lord show mercy to the household of Onesiphorus,(A) because he often refreshed me and was not ashamed(B) of my chains.(C)
Colossians 4:18
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Philippians 1:12-14
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Paul’s Chains Advance the Gospel
12 Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters,[a] that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel. 13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard[b] and to everyone else that I am in chains(A) for Christ. 14 And because of my chains,(B) most of the brothers and sisters have become confident in the Lord and dare all the more to proclaim the gospel without fear.(C)
Footnotes
- Philippians 1:12 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family; also in verse 14; and in 3:1, 13, 17; 4:1, 8, 21.
- Philippians 1:13 Or whole palace
Ephesians 3:1
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God’s Marvelous Plan for the Gentiles
3 For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner(A) of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles—
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