2 Timothy 2:9 Parallel Translations

I'm suffering disgrace for spreading this Good News. I have even been put into prison like a criminal. However, God's word is not imprisoned.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

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

BBE:

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.

DBY:

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

ERV:

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

WEY:

For preaching the Good News I suffer, and am even put in chains, as if I were a criminal: yet the word of God is not imprisoned.

WBS:

In which I suffer trouble, as an evil-doer, even to bonds; but the word of God is not bound.

WEB:

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

YLT:

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

2 Timothy 2:9 Cross References

XREF:

Luke 23:32 Two others also, who were criminals, were being led away to be put to death with Him.

Acts 28:31 preaching the kingdom of God and teaching concerning the Lord Jesus Christ with all openness, unhindered.

Philippians 1:7 For it is only right for me to feel this way about you all, because I have you in my heart, since both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, you all are partakers of grace with me.

1 Thessalonians 1:8 For the word of the Lord has sounded forth from you, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith toward God has gone forth, so that we have no need to say anything.

2 Timothy 1:8 Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord or of me His prisoner, but join with me in suffering for the gospel according to the power of God,

2 Timothy 2:3 Suffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 4:17 But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that through me the proclamation might be fully accomplished, and that all the Gentiles might hear; and I was rescued out of the lion's mouth. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

2:9 {7} Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, [even] unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.
(7) The taking away of an objection: it is true that he is kept in prison as an evildoer, yet there is no reason why some should therefore go about to take away credit from his Gospel. And this is because God has blessed his ministry; indeed, the example of this his captivity and patience, did rather in different ways strengthen and encourage his Church in the hope of a better life.

PNT:

2:9 In which I suffer trouble. For this gospel.
As an evil doer, [even] unto bonds. For it I am now a prisoner as an evil doer.
But the word of God is not bound. Its great preacher was, but the Word could not be. It was being preached abroad by thousands of tongues.

WES:

2:9 Is not bound - Not hindered in its course.

MHC:

2:8-13 Let suffering saints remember, and look to Jesus, the Author and Finisher of their faith, who for the joy that was set before him, endured the cross, despised the shame, and is now set down at the right hand of the throne of God. We must not think it strange if the best men meet with the worst treatment; but this is cheering, that the word of God is not bound. Here we see the real and true cause of the apostle's suffering trouble in, or for, the sake of the gospel. If we are dead to this world, its pleasures, profits, and honours, we shall be for ever with Christ in a better world. He is faithful to his threatenings, and faithful to his promises. This truth makes sure the unbeliever's condemnation, and the believer's salvation.

CONC:

Bonds Bound Chained Chains Conditions Crime Criminal Doer Evil Evil-doer Fettered Fetters God's Gospel Hardest Hardship Imprisoned Imprisonment Isn't Malefactor News Point Preaching Prison Suffer Suffering Trouble Wearing Wherein Yet

Bonds Bound Chained Chains Criminal Doer Evil Evil-Doer Fetters God's Good Gospel Hardest Hardship Imprisoned Imprisonment News Point Preaching Prison Suffer Suffering Trouble Wearing Wherein Word

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