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Philippians 1:13
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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
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 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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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 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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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 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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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 (A)I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak 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, (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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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 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
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 (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
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 All the saints greet you, but especially those who are 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 Then Paul dwelt two whole years in his own rented house, and received all who came to him,
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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 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 28:20
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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’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 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 gone aside, they talked among themselves, saying, (A)“This man is doing nothing deserving of death or chains.”
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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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