2 Timothy 2:9
in the service of which I am suffering hardships, even to being put in fetters as a criminal. But the Message of God is not fettered;
Twentieth Century 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
Cross References
Acts 28:31proclaiming the Kingdom of God, and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ, with perfect fearlessness, unmolested.
Ephesians 6:19And on my behalf also, that, when I begin to speak, words may be given me, so that I may fearlessly make known the inmost truth of the Good News,
Philippians 1:12Brothers, I want you to realise that what has happened to me has actually served to forward the Good News.
Colossians 4:18I, Paul, add this greeting in my own handwriting. Remember these chains of mine. God’s blessing be with you.
2 Timothy 1:8Do not, therefore, be ashamed of the testimony which we have to bear to our Lord, nor yet of me who am a prisoner for him; but join with me in suffering for the Good News, as far as God enables you.
2 Timothy 1:16May the Lord show mercy to the household of Onesiphorus; for he often cheered 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 →