2 Timothy 2:9
I labor in this Gospel, even while chained like an evildoer. But the Word of God is not bound.
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In The King James Version
Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.
In Context
Cross References
Acts 28:31preaching the kingdom of God and teaching the things which are from the Lord Jesus Christ, with all faithfulness, without prohibition.
Ephesians 6:19and also for me, so that words may be given to me, as I open my mouth with faith to make known the mystery of the Gospel,
Philippians 1:12Now, brothers, I want you to know that the things concerning me happened for the advancement of the Gospel,
Colossians 4:18The greeting of Paul by my own hand. Remember my chains. May grace be with you. Amen.
2 Timothy 1:8And so, do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me, his prisoner. Instead, collaborate with the Gospel in accord with the virtue of God,
2 Timothy 1:16May the Lord have mercy on the house of Onesiphorus, because he has often refreshed me, and he has not been ashamed of my chains.
Matthew Henry on 2 Timothy 2:9-14
Ministerial Encouragements. ( a. d. 66.) 8 Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel: 9 Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound. 10 Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. 11 It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him: 12 If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny… Read the whole commentary →