2 Timothy 2:9
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9 for which I suffer hardship, even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God is not chained.(A)
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2 Timothy 1:8
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8 Do not be ashamed, then, of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner, but join with me in suffering for the gospel, in the power of God,(A)
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Philippians 1:7
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7 It is right for me to think this way about all of you, because I hold you in my heart,[a] for all of you are my partners in God’s grace,[b] both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel.(A)
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Acts 28:31
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31 proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness and without hindrance.
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Colossians 4:3
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3 At the same time, pray for us as well, that God will open to us a door for the word, that we may declare the mystery of Christ, for which I am in prison,(A)
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Ephesians 6:19-20
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19 Pray also for me, so that when I speak a message may be given to me to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel,[a](A) 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it boldly, as I must speak.(B)
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- 6.19 Other ancient authorities lack of the gospel
2 Timothy 4:17
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17 But the Lord stood by me and gave me strength, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the gentiles might hear it. So I was rescued from the lion’s mouth.(A)
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1 Peter 2:12
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12 Conduct yourselves honorably among the gentiles, so that, though they malign you as evildoers, they may see your honorable deeds and glorify God when he comes to judge.[a](A)
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- 2.12 Gk God on the day of visitation
1 Peter 4:15
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15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, a thief, a criminal, or even as a mischief maker.[a](A)
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- 4.15 Meaning of Gk uncertain
2 Timothy 1:12
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12 and for this reason I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, for I know the one in whom I have put my trust, and I am sure that he is able to guard until that day the deposit I have entrusted to him.[a](A)
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- 1.12 Or the deposit he has entrusted to me
2 Thessalonians 3:1
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Request for Prayer
3 Finally, brothers and sisters, pray for us, so that the word of the Lord may spread rapidly and be glorified everywhere, just as it is among you,(A)
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Colossians 4:18
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18 I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.[a](A)
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- 4.18 Other ancient authorities add Amen
Ephesians 3:1
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Paul’s Ministry to the Gentiles
3 This is the reason that I, Paul, am a prisoner for[a] Christ Jesus[b] for the sake of you gentiles,
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