2 Timothy 2:9

2 Timothy 2:9 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.
• New International Version (NIV)for which I am suffering even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But God’s word is not chained.
• English Standard Version (ESV)for which I am suffering, bound with chains as a criminal. But the word of God is not bound!
• New King James Version (NKJV)for which I suffer trouble as an evildoer, even to the point of chains; but the word of God is not chained.

Context of 2 Timothy 2:9

7Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything. 8Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead and descended from David, according to my gospel, for which I suffer to the point of being bound like a criminal. But the word of God is not bound. 10This is why I endure all things for the elect: so that they also may obtain salvation, which is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory. 11This saying is trustworthy: For if we died with him, we will also live with him;

2 Timothy 2:9 word by word

ἐν ᾧ κακοπαθῶ μέχρι δεσμῶν ὡς κακοῦργος, ἀλλ᾽ ὁ λόγος τοῦ θεοῦ οὐ δέδεται.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Whereinἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• Whereinὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• I suffer troubleκακοπαθέωkakopatheō · to endureG2553
• asὡςhōs · as/whenG5613
• an evil doerκακοῦργοςkakourgos · criminalG2557
• untoμέχριmechri mechris · untilG3360
• bondsδεσμόςdesmon desmos · chainG1199
• butἀλλάalla · butG235
• the wordὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• the wordλόγοςlogos · wordG3056
• of Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
• isδέωdeō · to bindG1210
• notοὐou · noG3756

Cross-references for 2 Timothy 2:9

• 2 Timothy 1:8So don’t be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, or of me his prisoner. Instead, share in suffering for the gospel, relying on the power of God.
• Acts 9:16I will show him how much he must suffer for my name.”
• Ephesians 6:20For this I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I might be bold enough to speak about it as I should.
• 1 Peter 2:12Conduct yourselves honorably among the Gentiles, so that when they slander you as evildoers, they will observe your good works and will glorify God on the day he visits.
• 1 Peter 3:16Yet do this with gentleness and reverence, keeping a clear conscience, so that when you are accused, those who disparage your good conduct in Christ will be put to shame.
• 1 Peter 4:15Let none of you suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or a meddler.
• Acts 28:31proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness and without hindrance.
• Ephesians 6:19Pray also for me, that the message may be given to me when I open my mouth to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel.
• Philippians 1:12Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually advanced the gospel,
• 2 Thessalonians 3:1In addition, brothers and sisters, pray for us that the word of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you,
• Ephesians 3:1For this reason, I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles —
• Philippians 1:7Indeed, it is right for me to think this way about all of you, because I have you in my heart, and you are all partners with me in grace, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel.
• Colossians 4:3At the same time, pray also for us that God may open a door to us for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains,

Commentaries on 2 Timothy 2:9

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 9Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer - This verse contains one of the proofs that this epistle was written while St. Paul was a prisoner the second time at Rome. See the preface, where this is particularly considered.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 9Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil-doer - as if I were a violator of the laws. That is, I am treated as if I were a criminal. Even unto bonds - As if I were one of the words kind of malefactors; see the notes at Ephesians 6:20. During the apostle‘s first imprisonment at Rome, he was permitted to “dwell in his own hired house,” though guarded by a soldier, and probably chained to him; see the notes at Acts 28:16, Acts 28:30. What was his condition in his…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 8-13Verses 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…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 9like a criminal: Paul identified with the death of Jesus (2:11; Philippians 3:10–11). the word of God cannot be chained: Both Paul and the good news about Jesus would be victorious through the power of Christ’s resurrection (see 2 Timothy 4:17–18; see also 2 Corinthians 12:8–10; Philippians 1:12–14).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 99. Wherein--in proclaiming which Gospel. suffer trouble--literally, "evil." I am a sufferer of evil as though I were a doer of evil. bonds--(2Ti 1:16). word ... not bound--Though my person is bound, my tongue and my pen are not (2Ti 4:17; Ac 28:31). Or he alludes not merely to his own proclamation of the Gospel, though in chains, but to the freedom of its circulation by others, even though his power of circulating it is now prescribed (Php 1:18). He also…Read the comment

Topics related to 2 Timothy 2:9

• Minister, Christian
• Paul
• Persecution
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In the dictionaries

• God
• god, false god, goddess, idol, idolater, idolatrous, idolatry
• Word of God
• Acknowledge
• Approved
• Commit
• Deny
• Eat
• Endure
• Entangle

Commentaries on 2 Timothy 2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings