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Philippians 1:13
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Philippians 1:13
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13 So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places;
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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 Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but 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.
Philippians 1:7
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Philippians 1:7
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7 Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my 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 3:1
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Ephesians 3:1
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3 For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ 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—
Ephesians 6:20
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Ephesians 6:20
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20 For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein 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.
1 Peter 4:12-16
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1 Peter 4:12-16
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12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:
13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.
14 If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.
15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters.
16 Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.
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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 Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:
4 That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.
5 Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.
6 Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.
7 All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord:
8 Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts;
9 With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known unto you all things which are done here.
10 Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister's son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;)
11 And Jesus, which is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These only are my fellowworkers unto the kingdom of God, which have been a comfort unto me.
12 Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.
13 For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis.
14 Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you.
15 Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house.
16 And when this epistle is read among you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and that ye likewise read the epistle from Laodicea.
17 And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.
18 The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen.
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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)
Footnotes
- 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 salute you, chiefly they that 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 And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came in unto 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 cause therefore have I called for you, to see you, and to speak with you: because that for the hope of Israel I am bound with this chain.
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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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17 And it came to pass, that after three days Paul called the chief of the Jews together: and when they were come together, he said unto them, Men and brethren, though I have committed nothing against the people, or customs of our fathers, yet was I delivered 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 were gone aside, they talked between themselves, saying, This man doeth nothing worthy of death or of bonds.
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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)
Acts 26:29
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Acts 26:29
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29 And Paul said, I would to God, that not only thou, but also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am, except these bonds.
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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)
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