2 Timothy 2:9
for whose sake I suffer trouble even unto bonds, as if I were a malefactor; but the word of God is not bound.
1770 John Worsley 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 of the seed of David, who was raised from the dead, according to my gospel:
Cross References
Acts 28:31preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching the things concerning the Lord Jesus Christ, with all freedom, none forbidding him.
Ephesians 6:19and for me particularly, that utterance may be given me, that I may open my mouth with freedom, to make known the mystery of the gospel:
Philippians 1:12But I would have you know, my brethren, that the things, which have befallen me, have proved rather to the advancement of the gospel:
Colossians 4:18The salutation of me Paul, with my own hand. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen.
2 Timothy 1:8Be not therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but bear thy part in the afflictions of the gospel, according to the power of God;
2 Timothy 1:16The Lord shew mercy to the family of Onesiphorus; for he often refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain: but when he was at Rome,
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 →