2 Timothy 2:9 “for which I suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal. But…”

2 Timothy 2:9

for which I suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained!

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Where in I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.

World English Bible

in which I suffer hardship to the point of chains as a criminal. But God’s word isn’t chained.

American Standard Version

wherein I suffer hardship unto bonds, as a malefactor; but the word of God is not bound.

Geneva Bible 1599

Wherein I suffer trouble as an euill doer, euen vnto bondes: but the worde of God is not bounde.

Darby Translation

in which I suffer even unto bonds as an evil-doer: but the word of God is not bound.

Young's Literal Translation

in which I suffer evil — unto bonds, as an evil-doer, but the word of God hath not been bound;

Bible in Basic English

In which I put up with the hardest conditions, even prison chains, like one who has done a crime; but the word of God is not in chains.

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Cross references

“I suffer”

2 Timothy 1:8 Acts 9:16 2 Timothy 1:12 2 Timothy 1:16

2 Timothy 1:8 · BSB

So do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, or of me, His prisoner. Instead, join me in suffering for the gospel by the power of God.

Acts 9:16 · BSB

I will show him how much he must suffer for My name.”

2 Timothy 1:12 · BSB

For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day.

2 Timothy 1:16 · BSB

May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he has often refreshed me and was unashamed of my chains.

“as”

1 Peter 2:12 1 Peter 2:14 1 Peter 4:15 1 Peter 3:16 Ephesians 6:20

1 Peter 2:12 · BSB

Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.

1 Peter 2:14 · BSB

or to governors as those sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right.

1 Peter 4:15 · BSB

Indeed, none of you should suffer as a murderer or thief or wrongdoer, or even as a meddler.

1 Peter 3:16 · BSB

keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.

Ephesians 6:20 · BSB

for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it fearlessly, as I should.

“even”

Acts 28:31 Philippians 1:12–14 2 Thessalonians 3:1 Ephesians 6:19

Acts 28:31 · BSB

Boldly and freely he proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ.

Philippians 1:12–14 · BSB

Now I want you to know, brothers, that my circumstances have actually served to advance the gospel.

2 Thessalonians 3:1 · BSB

Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread quickly and be held in honor, just as it was with you.

Ephesians 6:19 · BSB

Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will boldly make known the mystery of the gospel,

“but”

Philippians 1:7 Colossians 4:3 Ephesians 3:1 Colossians 4:18

Philippians 1:7 · BSB

It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart. For in my chains and in my defense and confirmation of the gospel, you are all partners in grace with me.

Colossians 4:3 · BSB

as you pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.

Ephesians 3:1 · BSB

For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles...

Colossians 4:18 · BSB

This greeting is in my own hand—Paul. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.

Also

2 Timothy 4:17

2 Timothy 4:17 · BSB

But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

8Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David, as proclaimed by my gospel,

10For this reason I endure all things for the sake of the elect, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.

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