2 Timothy 2:9
For this gospel I suffer to the point of being chained like a criminal, but the word of God is not chained.
Text-Critical English NT
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
8Remember Jesus Christ, the offspring of David, who was raised from the dead according to my gospel.
Cross References
Acts 28:31preaching the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness and without hindrance.
Ephesians 6:19Pray also for me, so that when I open my mouth to speak, a message may be given to me to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel,
Philippians 1:12Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has actually helped advance the gospel,
Colossians 4:18I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.
2 Timothy 1:8Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel as you rely on the power of God.
2 Timothy 1:16May the Lord give mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he often refreshed me and was not 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 →