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Philippians 1:13
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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
Philippians 1:13
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Philippians 1:13
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13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard[a] and to everyone else that I am in chains(A) for Christ.
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- Philippians 1:13 Or whole palace
2 Timothy 2:9
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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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2 Timothy 2:9
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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.
Ephesians 3:1
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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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Ephesians 3:1
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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—
Philippians 1:7
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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
Philippians 1:7
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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.
Ephesians 6:20
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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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Ephesians 6:20
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Ephesians 6:20
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20 for which I am an ambassador(A) in chains.(B) Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.
Acts 26:29
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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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Acts 26:29
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Acts 26:29
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29 Paul replied, “Short time or long—I pray to God that not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains.”(A)
1 Peter 4:12-16
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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
1 Peter 4:12-16
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1 Peter 4:12-16
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Suffering for Being a Christian
12 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you(A) to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice(B) inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ,(C) so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.(D) 14 If you are insulted because of the name of Christ,(E) you are blessed,(F) for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. 15 If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler. 16 However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name.(G)
Colossians 4:3-18
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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
Colossians 4:3-18
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Colossians 4:3-18
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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) 4 Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. 5 Be wise(D) in the way you act toward outsiders;(E) make the most of every opportunity.(F) 6 Let your conversation be always full of grace,(G) seasoned with salt,(H) so that you may know how to answer everyone.(I)
Final Greetings
7 Tychicus(J) will tell you all the news about me. He is a dear brother, a faithful minister and fellow servant[a](K) in the Lord. 8 I am sending him to you for the express purpose that you may know about our[b] circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts.(L) 9 He is coming with Onesimus,(M) our faithful and dear brother, who is one of you.(N) They will tell you everything that is happening here.
10 My fellow prisoner Aristarchus(O) sends you his greetings, as does Mark,(P) the cousin of Barnabas.(Q) (You have received instructions about him; if he comes to you, welcome him.) 11 Jesus, who is called Justus, also sends greetings. These are the only Jews[c] among my co-workers(R) for the kingdom of God, and they have proved a comfort to me. 12 Epaphras,(S) who is one of you(T) and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you,(U) that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature(V) and fully assured. 13 I vouch for him that he is working hard for you and for those at Laodicea(W) and Hierapolis. 14 Our dear friend Luke,(X) the doctor, and Demas(Y) send greetings. 15 Give my greetings to the brothers and sisters at Laodicea,(Z) and to Nympha and the church in her house.(AA)
16 After this letter has been read to you, see that it is also read(AB) in the church of the Laodiceans and that you in turn read the letter from Laodicea.
17 Tell Archippus:(AC) “See to it that you complete the ministry you have received in the Lord.”(AD)
18 I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand.(AE) Remember(AF) my chains.(AG) Grace be with you.(AH)
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- Colossians 4:7 Or slave; also in verse 12
- Colossians 4:8 Some manuscripts that he may know about your
- Colossians 4:11 Greek only ones of the circumcision group
Philippians 4:22
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Philippians 4:22
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22 (A)All the saints greet you, especially those of Caesar's household.
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Philippians 4:22
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Philippians 4:22
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22 All God’s people(A) here send you greetings, especially those who belong to Caesar’s household.
Acts 28:30
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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 28:30
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Acts 28:30
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30 For two whole years Paul stayed there in his own rented house and welcomed all who came to see him.
Acts 28:20
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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 28:20
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Acts 28:20
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20 For this reason I have asked to see you and talk with you. It is because of the hope of Israel(A) that I am bound with this chain.”(B)
Acts 28:17
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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 28:17
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Acts 28:17
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Paul Preaches at Rome Under Guard
17 Three days later he called together the local Jewish leaders.(A) When they had assembled, Paul said to them: “My brothers,(B) although I have done nothing against our people(C) or against the customs of our ancestors,(D) I was arrested in Jerusalem and handed over to the Romans.
Acts 26:31
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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 26:31
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Acts 26:31
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31 After they left the room, they began saying to one another, “This man is not doing anything that deserves death or imprisonment.”(A)
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