Bible verse
for which I suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained!
2 Timothy 2:9 · BSB
The verses around it, from 2 Timothy 2.
5 Likewise, a competitor does not receive the crown unless he competes according to the rules.
6 The hardworking farmer should be the first to partake of the crops.
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;
12 if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us;
13 if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.
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.
ERV
wherein I suffer hardship unto bonds, as a malefactor; but the word of God is not bound.
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