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But God&#8217s word is not chained. <a href="/nlt/2_timothy/2.htm">New Living Translation</a> And because I preach this Good News, I am suffering and have been chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained. <a href="/esv/2_timothy/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> for which I am suffering, bound with chains as a criminal. But the word of God is not bound! <a href="/bsb/2_timothy/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> for which I suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained! <a href="/blb/2_timothy/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> in which I suffer hardship even to chains as an evildoer. But the word of God is not bound! <a href="/kjv/2_timothy/2.htm">King James Bible</a> Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound. <a href="/nkjv/2_timothy/2.htm">New King James Version</a> for which I suffer trouble as an evildoer, even to the point of chains; but the word of God is not chained. <a href="/nasb_/2_timothy/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> for which I suffer hardship even to imprisonment as a criminal; but the word of God is not imprisoned. <a href="/nasb/2_timothy/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> for which I suffer hardship even to imprisonment as a criminal; but the word of God is not imprisoned. <a href="/nasb77/2_timothy/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> for which I suffer hardship even to imprisonment as a criminal; but the word of God is not imprisoned. <a href="/lsb/2_timothy/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> for which I endure hardship even to chains as a criminal. But the word of God has not been chained. <a href="/amp/2_timothy/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> for that [gospel] I am suffering even to [the point of] wearing chains like a criminal; but the word of God is not chained or imprisoned! <a href="/csb/2_timothy/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> for which I suffer to the point of being bound like a criminal. But the word of God is not bound. <a href="/hcsb/2_timothy/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> I suffer for it to the point of being bound like a criminal, but God&#8217s message is not bound. <a href="/asv/2_timothy/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> wherein I suffer hardship unto bonds, as a malefactor; but the word of God is not bound. <a href="/cev/2_timothy/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> And because of this message, I am locked up in jail and treated like a criminal. But God's good news isn't locked in jail, <a href="/erv/2_timothy/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> wherein I suffer hardship unto bonds, as a malefactor; but the word of God is not bound. <a href="/gwt/2_timothy/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> 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. <a href="/gnt/2_timothy/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> Because I preach the Good News, I suffer and I am even chained like a criminal. But the word of God is not in chains, <a href="/isv/2_timothy/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> Because of it I am experiencing trouble, even to the point of being chained like a criminal. However, God's word is not chained. <a href="/msb/2_timothy/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> for which I suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained! <a href="/net/2_timothy/2.htm">NET Bible</a> for which I suffer hardship to the point of imprisonment as a criminal, but God's message is not imprisoned! <a href="/nheb/2_timothy/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> in which I suffer hardship to the point of chains as a criminal. But God's word is not chained. <a href="/wbt/2_timothy/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> In which I suffer trouble, as an evil-doer, even to bonds; but the word of God is not bound. <a href="/wey/2_timothy/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/web/2_timothy/2.htm">World English Bible</a> in which I suffer hardship to the point of chains as a criminal. But God’s word isn’t chained. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_timothy/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> in which I suffer evil—to bonds, as an evildoer, but the word of God has not been bound; <a href="/blb/2_timothy/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> in which I suffer hardship even to chains as an evildoer. But the word of God is not bound! <a href="/ylt/2_timothy/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> in which I suffer evil -- unto bonds, as an evil-doer, but the word of God hath not been bound; <a href="/slt/2_timothy/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> In which I suffer ill treatment, to bonds, as an evil doer; but the word of God has not been bound.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_timothy/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Wherein I labour even unto bands, as an evildoer; but the word of God is not bound. <a href="/cpdv/2_timothy/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> I labor in this Gospel, even while chained like an evildoer. But the Word of God is not bound. <a href="/nabre/2_timothy/2.htm">New American Bible</a> for which I am suffering, even to the point of chains, like a criminal. But the word of God is not chained. <a href="/nrsvce/2_timothy/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> for which I suffer hardship, even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God is not chained.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_timothy/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Because of him I suffer hardship, even to bonds like a malefactor; but the word of God is not restricted. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_timothy/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> In which I suffer evil things, even unto chains, as an evildoer, but the word of God is not chained.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_timothy/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> in which I suffer evil, as an evil-doer, even to bonds: but the word of God is not bound. <a href="/godbey/2_timothy/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> in whom I suffer affliction as an evil-doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound. <a href="/haweis/2_timothy/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> for which I suffer affliction, even unto chains as a malefactor; but the word of God is not bound. <a href="/mace/2_timothy/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a> for which I suffer even the chains of a malefactor: but the word of God is not so confin'd. <a href="/wey/2_timothy/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/worrell/2_timothy/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> wherein I am suffering hardship, even to bonds, as a malefactor; but the Word of God has not become bound. <a href="/worsley/2_timothy/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> for whose sake I suffer trouble even unto bonds, as if I were a malefactor; but the word of God is not bound. <a href="/parallel/2_timothy/2-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FxoCLii8Z48?start=237" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_timothy/2.htm">Grace and Perseverance</a> …8Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David, as proclaimed by my gospel, 9<a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">for</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hō (RelPro-DNS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">which</a> <a href="/greek/2553.htm" title="2553: kakopathō (V-PIA-1S) -- To suffer evil, endure affliction. From the same as kakopatheia; to undergo hardship.">I suffer</a> <a href="/greek/3360.htm" title="3360: mechri (Prep) -- As far as, until, even to. ">to the extent of</a> <a href="/greek/1199.htm" title="1199: desmōn (N-GMP) -- Or desmos des-mos' neuter and masculine respectively from deo; a band, i.e. Ligament or shackle; figuratively, an impediment or disability.">being chained</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">like</a> <a href="/greek/2557.htm" title="2557: kakourgos (Adj-NMS) -- (lit: an evil-worker), a criminal. From kakos and the base of ergon; a wrong-doer, i.e. Criminal.">a criminal.</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: alla (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">But</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3056.htm" title="3056: logos (N-NMS) -- From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.">word</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/1210.htm" title="1210: dedetai (V-RIM/P-3S) -- To bind, tie, fasten; I impel, compel; I declare to be prohibited and unlawful. A primary verb; to bind.">cannot be chained!</a> 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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/28-31.htm">Acts 28:31</a> Boldly and freely he proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/philippians/1-12.htm">Philippians 1:12-14</a> Now I want you to know, brothers, that my circumstances have actually served to advance the gospel. / As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. / And most of the brothers, confident in the Lord by my chains, now dare more greatly to speak the word without fear. <a href="/colossians/4-3.htm">Colossians 4:3</a> 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. <a href="/ephesians/6-19.htm">Ephesians 6:19-20</a> 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, / for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it fearlessly, as I should. <a href="/2_corinthians/4-8.htm">2 Corinthians 4:8-9</a> We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; / persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed. <a href="/1_peter/3-16.htm">1 Peter 3:16-17</a> keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ. / For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. <a href="/romans/8-35.htm">Romans 8:35-39</a> Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? / As it is written: “For Your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.” / No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. ... <a href="/acts/5-18.htm">Acts 5:18-20</a> and arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail. / But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the jail and brought them out, saying, / “Go, stand in the temple courts and tell the people the full message of this new life.” <a href="/matthew/10-17.htm">Matthew 10:17-20</a> But beware of men, for they will hand you over to their councils and flog you in their synagogues. / On My account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles. / But when they hand you over, do not worry about how to respond or what to say. In that hour you will be given what to say. ... <a href="/john/15-20.htm">John 15:20</a> Remember the word that I spoke to you: ‘No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you as well; if they kept My word, they will keep yours as well. <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:2</a> As you are aware, we had already endured suffering and shameful treatment in Philippi. But in the face of strong opposition, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God. <a href="/hebrews/13-3.htm">Hebrews 13:3</a> Remember those in prison as if you were bound with them, and those who are mistreated as if you were suffering with them. <a href="/isaiah/55-11.htm">Isaiah 55:11</a> so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it. <a href="/jeremiah/20-9.htm">Jeremiah 20:9</a> If I say, “I will not mention Him or speak any more in His name,” His message becomes a fire burning in my heart, shut up in my bones, and I become weary of holding it in, and I cannot prevail. <a href="/psalms/119-95.htm">Psalm 119:95</a> The wicked wait to destroy me, but I will ponder Your testimonies.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even to bonds; but the word of God is not bound.I suffer.<a href="/2_timothy/1-8.htm">2 Timothy 1:8,12,16</a> Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God; … <a href="/acts/9-16.htm">Acts 9:16</a> For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake.as.<a href="/ephesians/6-20.htm">Ephesians 6:20</a> For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.<a href="/1_peter/2-12.htm">1 Peter 2:12,14</a> Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation… <a href="/1_peter/3-16.htm">1 Peter 3:16</a> Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.even.<a href="/acts/28-31.htm">Acts 28:31</a> Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him.<a href="/ephesians/6-19.htm">Ephesians 6:19,20</a> And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, … <a href="/philippians/1-12.htm">Philippians 1:12-14</a> But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; … but.<a href="/ephesians/3-1.htm">Ephesians 3:1</a> For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles,<a href="/philippians/1-7.htm">Philippians 1:7</a> Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace.<a href="/colossians/4-3.htm">Colossians 4:3,18</a> Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds: … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/colossians/4-18.htm">Bonds</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-13.htm">Bound</a> <a href="/john/18-24.htm">Chained</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-16.htm">Chains</a> <a href="/john/18-30.htm">Criminal</a> <a href="/romans/2-25.htm">Doer</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-3.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/romans/13-4.htm">Evil-Doer</a> <a href="/colossians/4-18.htm">Fetters</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-6.htm">God's</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-8.htm">Good</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-8.htm">Gospel</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-12.htm">Hardest</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-3.htm">Hardship</a> <a href="/colossians/4-3.htm">Imprisoned</a> <a href="/colossians/4-18.htm">Imprisonment</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-8.htm">News</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-6.htm">Point</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-17.htm">Preaching</a> <a href="/colossians/4-3.htm">Prison</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-3.htm">Suffer</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-3.htm">Suffering</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-13.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/acts/28-20.htm">Wearing</a> <a href="/colossians/3-7.htm">Wherein</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-14.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/philemon/1-10.htm">Bonds</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-3.htm">Bound</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-36.htm">Chained</a> <a href="/philemon/1-10.htm">Chains</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-15.htm">Criminal</a> <a href="/james/1-23.htm">Doer</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-16.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-15.htm">Evil-Doer</a> <a href="/judges/16-21.htm">Fetters</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-10.htm">God's</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-14.htm">Good</a> <a href="/philemon/1-13.htm">Gospel</a> <a href="/exodus/1-14.htm">Hardest</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-5.htm">Hardship</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-34.htm">Imprisoned</a> <a href="/philemon/1-10.htm">Imprisonment</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-5.htm">News</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-6.htm">Point</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-2.htm">Preaching</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-34.htm">Prison</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-12.htm">Suffer</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-5.htm">Suffering</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-24.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-9.htm">Wearing</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-17.htm">Wherein</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-11.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">2 Timothy 2</div>1. <a href="/2_timothy/2-1.htm">Timothy is exhorted again to constancy and perseverance.</a> 17. <a href="/2_timothy/2-17.htm">Of Hymenaeus and Philetus.</a> 19. <a href="/2_timothy/2-19.htm">The foundation of the Lord is sure.</a> 22. <a href="/2_timothy/2-22.htm">He is taught whereof to beware, and what to follow after.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Throughout his ministry, Paul faced numerous hardships, including beatings, imprisonment, and persecution (<a href="/2_corinthians/11-23.htm">2 Corinthians 11:23-27</a>). His suffering is a testament to his commitment to spreading the message of Christ, echoing Jesus' own words that His followers would face persecution (<a href="/john/15-20.htm">John 15:20</a>).to the extent of being chained Paul's imprisonment is literal, as he writes this letter from a Roman prison. The chains symbolize the physical constraints placed upon him, yet they also highlight the spiritual freedom he experiences in Christ. This imagery of chains is consistent with other New Testament writings where Paul describes himself as a "prisoner for the Lord" (<a href="/ephesians/4.htm">Ephesians 4:1</a>).like a criminal In the Roman context, being treated as a criminal was a severe punishment, often reserved for those who posed a threat to the state. Paul, however, was not a criminal by any moral or ethical standard; his "crime" was preaching the Gospel. This reflects the early church's experience of being misunderstood and maligned by society, similar to how Jesus was treated as a criminal (<a href="/luke/23-32.htm">Luke 23:32-33</a>).But the word of God cannot be chained! Despite Paul's physical imprisonment, the Gospel remains unbound and continues to spread. This statement underscores the power and sovereignty of God's word, which transcends human limitations. It echoes <a href="/isaiah/55-11.htm">Isaiah 55:11</a>, where God's word is described as accomplishing its purpose. The unstoppable nature of the Gospel is a recurring theme in Acts, where despite persecution, the word of God continues to grow and multiply (<a href="/acts/12-24.htm">Acts 12:24</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle and author of the letter, who is writing from prison, suffering for the sake of the Gospel. 2. <a href="/topical/t/timothy.htm">Timothy</a> The recipient of the letter, a young pastor and protégé of Paul, who is being encouraged to remain steadfast in his faith. 3. <a href="/topical/r/roman_imprisonment.htm">Roman Imprisonment</a> The context in which Paul writes, highlighting the physical chains he endures for preaching the Gospel. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_word_of_god.htm">The Word of God</a> Central to the message, representing the Gospel and the teachings of Christ, which Paul asserts cannot be confined or limited. 5. <a href="/topical/p/persecution_of_christians.htm">Persecution of Christians</a> The broader context of the early church facing opposition and suffering for their faith.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/e/endurance_in_suffering.htm">Endurance in Suffering</a> Paul’s example teaches us to endure hardships for the sake of the Gospel, trusting that God’s purposes will prevail. <a href="/topical/t/the_unstoppable_word.htm">The Unstoppable Word</a> Despite human attempts to suppress it, the Word of God remains powerful and effective. Believers should have confidence in its ability to transform lives. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_ministry.htm">Faithfulness in Ministry</a> Like Timothy, we are called to remain faithful in our ministry, regardless of opposition or personal suffering. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_the_gospel.htm">The Power of the Gospel</a> The Gospel transcends physical barriers and societal constraints, reminding us of its divine origin and power. <a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_trials.htm">Encouragement in Trials</a> Knowing that God’s Word cannot be chained provides encouragement and hope during personal trials and persecution.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_timothy_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Timothy 2</a> <a href="/q/renaissance's_impact_on_christianity.htm">How did the Renaissance influence Christianity?</a> <a href="/q/who_is_the_author_of_2_timothy.htm">Who is the author of 2 Timothy?</a> <a href="/q/who_were_medieval_england's_lollards.htm">Who were the Lollards in medieval England?</a> <a href="/q/why_allow_many_differing_bible_translations.htm">Why does God allow hundreds of Bible translations, many with doctrinal differences, if His word is perfect?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_timothy/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) Wherein I suffer trouble.--Here St. Paul bids Timothy take courage, by thinking of the brave, patient example he was setting him in his Roman prison, undaunted and full of hope. "Wherein I suffer:" in which, that is, discharging my office as a preacher of the gospel, I suffer trouble.As an evil doer.--Better rendered, as a malefactor: the same word used in St. Luke's Gospel for the two thieves crucified with Jesus Christ (<a href="/context/luke/23-32.htm" title="And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death.">Luke 23:32-33</a>; <a href="/luke/23-39.htm" title="And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If you be Christ, save yourself and us.">Luke 23:39</a>).Even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.--A prisoner in chains and, as he tells us further on in the Epistle, expecting death, and yet he still could write and pray and speak from his narrow prison. Surely his disciple, still free, ought to work on with undiminished spirit and zeal. Though St. Paul was in bonds, his sufferings and imprisonment had in no way weakened the power of the gospel.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_timothy/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 9. - Hardship for trouble, A.V.; unto for even unto, A.V.; as a malefactor for as an evil doer, A.V.; transposition of clause, unto bonds. Wherein (ἐν ῷ); i.e. in which gospel, in the preaching of which. Suffer hardship (κακοπαθῶ); as ver. 3, T.R. Unto bonds (μέχρι δεσμῶν). So μέχρι θανάτου, <a href="/philippians/2-8.htm">Philippians 2:8</a>; μέχρις αἵματος, <a href="/hebrews/12-4.htm">Hebrews 12:4</a>; but most frequently of time, "until," as <a href="/matthew/11-23.htm">Matthew 11:23</a>; <a href="/matthew/13-30.htm">Matthew 13:30</a>; <a href="/acts/10-30.htm">Acts 10:30</a>, etc. A malefactor (κακοῦργος); as <a href="/luke/23-32.htm">Luke 23:32, 33, 39</a>; common in classical Greek. Bonds (δεσμῶν); as <a href="/acts/26-29.htm">Acts 26:29</a>; <a href="/philippians/1-7.htm">Philippians 1:7, 13</a>, etc.; <a href="/colossians/4-18.htm">Colossians 4:18</a>. So St. Paul calls himself δέσμιος, in respect of these bonds (<a href="/ephesians/3-1.htm">Ephesians 3:1</a>; <a href="/ephesians/4-1.htm">Ephesians 4:1</a>; <a href="/2_timothy/1-8.htm">2 Timothy 1:8</a>; <a href="/philemon/1-9.htm">Philemon 1:9</a>). The Word of God is not bound. A beautiful reflection of an utterly unselfish mind! The thought of his own bonds, likely soon to be exchanged for the bonds of a martyr's death, awakens the comforting thought, Though they bind me with an iron chain, they cannot bind the gospel. While I am here, shut up in prison, the Word of God, preached by a thousand tongues, is giving life and liberty to myriads of my brethren of the human race. The tyrant can silence my voice and confine it within the walls of my dungeon; but all the while the sound of the gospel is going through all the earth, its saving words to the ends of the world; and I therein rejoice, yea, and will rejoice; and not all the lemons of Rome can take this joy from me." <a href="/commentaries/2_timothy/2-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>for ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. which ᾧ (hō) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. I suffer κακοπαθῶ (kakopathō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2553.htm">Strong's 2553: </a> To suffer evil, endure affliction. From the same as kakopatheia; to undergo hardship. to the extent of μέχρι (mechri) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3360.htm">Strong's 3360: </a> As far as, until, even to. being chained δεσμῶν (desmōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1199.htm">Strong's 1199: </a> Or desmos des-mos' neuter and masculine respectively from deo; a band, i.e. Ligament or shackle; figuratively, an impediment or disability. like ὡς (hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. a criminal. κακοῦργος (kakourgos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2557.htm">Strong's 2557: </a> (lit: an evil-worker), a criminal. From kakos and the base of ergon; a wrong-doer, i.e. Criminal. But ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. word λόγος (logos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3056.htm">Strong's 3056: </a> From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. of God Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. cannot be chained! δέδεται (dedetai) Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1210.htm">Strong's 1210: </a> To bind, tie, fasten; I impel, compel; I declare to be prohibited and unlawful. 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