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.
Footnotes
- Philippians 1:13 Or whole palace
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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