2 Timothy 2:9

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2 Timothy 2:7–11 · Berean Standard Bible

7 Consider what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all things.

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

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

10 For 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.

11 This is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him;

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2 Timothy 1:8

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.

2 Timothy 1:12

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2 Timothy 1:16

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Acts 9:16

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

Ephesians 6:20

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1 Peter 2:12

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

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1 Peter 3:16

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

1 Peter 4:15

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

Acts 28:31

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

Ephesians 6:19

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,

Philippians 1:12

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

Philippians 1:13

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Philippians 1:14

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2 Thessalonians 3:1

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Ephesians 3:1

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

Philippians 1:7

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

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.

Colossians 4:18

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