Philippians 1:13
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13 so that it has become evident (A)to the whole [a]palace guard, and to all the rest, that my chains are in Christ;
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- Philippians 1:13 Or Praetorium
2 Timothy 2:9
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9 (A)for which I suffer trouble as an evildoer, (B)even to the point of chains; (C)but the word of God is not chained.
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Ephesians 3:1
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The Mystery Revealed
3 For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for you Gentiles—
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Philippians 1:7
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7 just as it is right for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart, inasmuch as both in my chains and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, you all are partakers with me of grace.
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Ephesians 6:20
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20 for which (A)I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
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Acts 26:29
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29 And Paul said, (A)“I would to God that not only you, but also all who hear me today, might become both almost and altogether such as I am, except for these chains.”
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1 Peter 4:12-16
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Suffering for God’s Glory
12 Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; 13 but rejoice (A)to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that (B)when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. 14 If you are [a]reproached for the name of Christ, (C)blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. [b]On their part He is blasphemed, (D)but on your part He is glorified. 15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or as a [c]busybody in other people’s matters. 16 Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this [d]matter.
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- 1 Peter 4:14 insulted or reviled
- 1 Peter 4:14 NU omits the rest of v. 14.
- 1 Peter 4:15 meddler
- 1 Peter 4:16 NU name
Colossians 4:3-18
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3 (A)meanwhile praying also for us, that God would (B)open to us a door for the word, to speak (C)the [a]mystery of Christ, (D)for which I am also in chains, 4 that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.
5 (E)Walk in (F)wisdom toward those who are outside, (G)redeeming the time. 6 Let your speech always be (H)with grace, (I)seasoned with salt, (J)that you may know how you ought to answer each one.
Final Greetings(K)
7 (L)Tychicus, a beloved brother, faithful minister, and fellow servant in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me. 8 (M)I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that [b]he may know your circumstances and comfort your hearts, 9 with (N)Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will make known to you all things which are happening here.
10 (O)Aristarchus my fellow prisoner greets you, with (P)Mark the cousin of Barnabas (about whom you received instructions: if he comes to you, welcome him), 11 and Jesus who is called Justus. These are my only fellow workers for the kingdom of God who are of the circumcision; they have proved to be a comfort to me.
12 (Q)Epaphras, who is one of you, a bondservant of Christ, greets you, always (R)laboring fervently for you in prayers, that you may stand (S)perfect and [c]complete in all the will of God. 13 For I bear him witness that he has a great [d]zeal for you, and those who are in Laodicea, and those in Hierapolis. 14 (T)Luke the beloved physician and (U)Demas greet you. 15 Greet the brethren who are in Laodicea, and [e]Nymphas and (V)the church that is in [f]his house.
Closing Exhortations and Blessing
16 Now when (W)this epistle is read among you, see that it is read also in the church of the Laodiceans, and that you likewise read the epistle from Laodicea. 17 And say to (X)Archippus, “Take heed to (Y)the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you may fulfill it.”
18 (Z)This salutation by my own hand—Paul. (AA)Remember my chains. Grace be with you. Amen.
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- Colossians 4:3 hidden truth
- Colossians 4:8 NU you may know our circumstances and he may comfort
- Colossians 4:12 NU fully assured
- Colossians 4:13 NU concern
- Colossians 4:15 NU Nympha
- Colossians 4:15 NU her
Philippians 4:22
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22 All the saints greet you, but especially those who are of Caesar’s household.
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Acts 28:30
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30 Then Paul dwelt two whole years in his own rented house, and received all who came to him,
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Acts 28:20
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20 For this reason therefore I have called for you, to see you and speak with you, because (A)for the hope of Israel I am bound with (B)this chain.”
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Acts 28:17
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Paul’s Ministry at Rome
17 And it came to pass after three days that Paul called the leaders of the Jews together. So when they had come together, he said to them: “Men and brethren, (A)though I have done nothing against our people or the customs of our fathers, yet (B)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 gone aside, they talked among themselves, saying, (A)“This man is doing nothing deserving of death or chains.”
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Acts 21:11-13
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11 When he had come to us, he took Paul’s belt, bound his own hands and feet, and said, “Thus says the Holy Spirit, (A)‘So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man who owns this belt, and deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.’ ”
12 Now when we heard these things, both we and those from that place pleaded with him not to go up to Jerusalem. 13 Then Paul answered, (B)“What do you mean by weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”
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Acts 20:23-24
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23 except that (A)the Holy Spirit testifies in every city, saying that chains and tribulations await me. 24 [a]But (B)none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, (C)so that I may finish my [b]race with joy, (D)and the ministry (E)which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.
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- Acts 20:24 NU But I do not count my life of any value or dear to myself
- Acts 20:24 course
1 Thessalonians 1:8-9
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8 For from you the word of the Lord (A)has sounded forth, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also (B)in every place. Your faith toward God has gone out, so that we do not need to say anything. 9 For they themselves declare concerning us (C)what manner of entry we had to you, (D)and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God,
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Ephesians 4:1
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Walk in Unity
4 I, therefore, the prisoner [a]of the Lord, [b]beseech you to (A)walk worthy of the calling with which you were called,
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- Ephesians 4:1 Lit. in
- Ephesians 4:1 exhort, encourage
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