Philippians 1:13
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13 so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard[a] and (A)to all the rest that (B)my imprisonment is for Christ.
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- Philippians 1:13 Greek in the whole praetorium
2 Timothy 2:9
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9 (A)for which I am suffering, (B)bound with chains as a criminal. But (C)the word of God is not bound!
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Ephesians 3:1
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The Mystery of the Gospel Revealed
3 For this reason I, Paul, (A)a prisoner of Christ Jesus (B)on behalf of you Gentiles—
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Philippians 1:7
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7 It is right for me to feel this way about you all, because I hold you (A)in my heart, for you are all (B)partakers with me of grace,[a] both (C)in my imprisonment and in (D)the defense and confirmation of the gospel.
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- Philippians 1:7 Or you all have fellowship with me in grace
Ephesians 6:20
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20 for which I (A)am an ambassador (B)in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.
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Acts 26:29
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29 And Paul said, “Whether short or long, I would to God that not only you but also all who hear me this day (A)might become such as I am—except for (B)these chains.”
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1 Peter 4:12-16
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Suffering as a Christian
12 Beloved, do not be surprised at (A)the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice (B)insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad (C)when his glory is revealed. 14 (D)If you are insulted (E)for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory[a] and of God rests upon you. 15 But (F)let none of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer or (G)as a meddler. 16 Yet (H)if anyone suffers as a (I)Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God (J)in that name.
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- 1 Peter 4:14 Some manuscripts insert and of power
Colossians 4:3-18
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3 At the same time, pray also for us, that God may (A)open to us a door for the word, (B)to declare the mystery of Christ, (C)on account of which I am in prison— 4 that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak.
5 (D)Walk in wisdom toward (E)outsiders, making the best use of the time. 6 Let your speech always (F)be gracious, (G)seasoned with salt, (H)so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.
Final Greetings
7 Tychicus will tell you (I)all about my activities. He is a beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow servant[a] in the Lord. 8 I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are and that he may encourage your hearts, 9 and with him (J)Onesimus, our faithful and (K)beloved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you of everything that has taken place here.
10 (L)Aristarchus my fellow prisoner greets you, and Mark (M)the cousin of Barnabas (concerning whom you have received instructions—(N)if he comes to you, welcome him), 11 and Jesus who is called (O)Justus. (P)These are the only men of the circumcision among my fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and (Q)they have been a comfort to me. 12 (R)Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, greets you, always (S)struggling on your behalf in his prayers, that you may stand (T)mature and fully assured in all the will of God. 13 For I bear him witness that he has worked hard for you and for those in Laodicea and in Hierapolis. 14 (U)Luke the beloved physician greets you, as does (V)Demas. 15 Give my greetings to the brothers[b] at Laodicea, and to Nympha and (W)the church in her house. 16 And when (X)this letter has been read among you, have it also read in the church of the Laodiceans; and see that you also read the letter from Laodicea. 17 And say to (Y)Archippus, “See that you fulfill (Z)the ministry that you have received in the Lord.”
18 I, Paul, (AA)write this greeting with my own hand. (AB)Remember (AC)my chains. (AD)Grace be with you.
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- Colossians 4:7 For the contextual rendering of the Greek word sundoulos, see Preface
- Colossians 4:15 Or brothers and sisters
Philippians 4:22
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22 (A)All the saints greet you, especially those of Caesar's household.
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Acts 28:30
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30 He lived there two whole years at his own expense,[a] and (A)welcomed all who came to him,
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- Acts 28:30 Or in his own hired dwelling
Acts 28:20
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20 For this reason, therefore, I have asked to see you and speak with you, since it is (A)because of (B)the hope of Israel that I am wearing (C)this (D)chain.”
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Acts 28:17
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Paul in Rome
17 After three days he called together the local leaders of the Jews, and when they had gathered, he said to them, “Brothers, (A)though I had done nothing against our people or (B)the customs of our fathers, yet I was delivered as a prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans.
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Acts 26:31
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31 And when they had withdrawn, they said to one another, (A)“This man is doing nothing to deserve death or imprisonment.”
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Acts 21:11-13
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11 And coming to us, he (A)took Paul's belt and bound his own feet and hands and said, (B)“Thus says the Holy Spirit, (C)‘This is how the Jews[a] at Jerusalem will bind the man who owns this belt and (D)deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.’” 12 When we heard this, we and the people there (E)urged him not to go up to Jerusalem. 13 Then Paul answered, (F)“What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For (G)I am ready not only to be imprisoned but even to die in Jerusalem (H)for the name of the Lord Jesus.”
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- Acts 21:11 Greek Ioudaioi probably refers here to Jewish religious leaders, and others under their influence, in that time
Acts 20:23-24
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23 except that (A)the Holy Spirit testifies to me in every city that (B)imprisonment and (C)afflictions await me. 24 But (D)I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only (E)I may finish my course and (F)the ministry (G)that I received from the Lord Jesus, (H)to testify to (I)the gospel of (J)the grace of God.
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1 Thessalonians 1:8-9
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8 For not only has the word of the Lord (A)sounded forth from you in Macedonia and Achaia, but your faith in God has gone forth (B)everywhere, so that we need not say anything. 9 For they themselves report concerning us the kind of (C)reception we had among you, and how (D)you turned to God (E)from idols to serve the living and (F)true God,
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Ephesians 4:1
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Unity in the Body of Christ
4 I therefore, (A)a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to (B)walk in a manner worthy of (C)the calling to which you have been called,
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