2 Timothy 2:9
For which I suffer hardship, even wearing chains like a criminal; but the word of God is not in chains.
Revised King James New Testament
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, raised from the dead, descended from David, according to my gospel,
Cross References
Acts 28:31Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all boldness, and no man hindered him.
Ephesians 6:19And for me, that words may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,
Philippians 1:12But I would have you understand, brethren, that the things which happened to me have really served to advance the gospel;
Colossians 4:18I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.
2 Timothy 1:8Therefore, do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but share in the afflictions of the gospel, by the power of God;
2 Timothy 1:16May the Lord give mercy to the house of Onesiphorus; for 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 →