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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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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.

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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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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.

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Acts 28:31
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31 (A)preaching the kingdom of God and teaching the things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ with all confidence, no one forbidding him.

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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!

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2 Timothy 1:8
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Not Ashamed of the Gospel

8 (A)Therefore do not be ashamed of (B)the testimony of our Lord, nor of me (C)His prisoner, but share with me in the sufferings for the gospel according to the power of God,

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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.

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Ephesians 6:19-20
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19 and for me, that utterance may be given to me, (A)that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which (B)I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

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Ephesians 6:19-20
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19 Pray also for me,(A) that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly(B) make known the mystery(C) of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador(D) in chains.(E) Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.

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Colossians 4:3
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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,

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  1. Colossians 4:3 hidden truth
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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)

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2 Timothy 4:17
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The Lord Is Faithful

17 (A)But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, (B)so that the message might be preached fully through me, and that all the Gentiles might hear. Also I was delivered (C)out of the mouth of the lion.

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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)

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1 Peter 2:12
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12 (A)having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, (B)they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify God in the day of visitation.

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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.

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1 Peter 4:15
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15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or as a [a]busybody in other people’s matters.

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  1. 1 Peter 4:15 meddler
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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.

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2 Timothy 1:12
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12 For this reason I also suffer these things; nevertheless I am not ashamed, (A)for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day.

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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)

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2 Thessalonians 3:1
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Pray for Us

3 Finally, brethren, (A)pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run swiftly and be glorified, just as it is with you,

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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)

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Colossians 4:18
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18 (A)This salutation by my own hand—Paul. (B)Remember my chains. Grace be with you. Amen.

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Colossians 4:18
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18 I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand.(A) Remember(B) my chains.(C) Grace be with you.(D)

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Colossians 3
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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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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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Ephesians 2
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