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, descendant of David, according to my gospel, for which I suffer hardship even to imprisonment as a criminal; but the word of God is not imprisoned. 10For this reason I endure all things for the sake of those who are chosen, so that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus and with it eternal glory. 11The statement 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

• for whichὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• sufferκακοπαθέωkakopatheō · to endureG2553
• evenμέχριmechri mechris · untilG3360
• imprisonmentδεσμόςdesmon desmos · chainG1199
• criminalκακοῦργοςkakourgos · criminalG2557
• the wordλόγοςlogos · wordG3056
• of Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
• is not imprisonedδέωdeō · to bindG1210

Cross-references for 2 Timothy 2:9

• 2 Timothy 1:8Therefore 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,
• Acts 9:16for I will show him how much he must suffer in behalf of My name.”
• Ephesians 6:20for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in proclaiming it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
• 1 Peter 2:12Keep your behavior excellent among the Gentiles, so that in the thing in which they slander you as evildoers, they may because of your good deeds, as they observe them, glorify God on the day of visitation.
• 1 Peter 3:16and keep a good conscience so that in the thing in which you are slandered, those who disparage your good behavior in Christ will be put to shame.
• 1 Peter 4:15Make sure that none of you suffers as a murderer, or thief, or evildoer, or a troublesome meddler;
• Acts 28:31preaching the kingdom of God and teaching things about the Lord Jesus Christ with all openness, unhindered.
• Ephesians 6:19and pray in my behalf, that speech may be given to me in the opening of my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel,
• Philippians 1:12Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that my circumstances have turned out for the greater progress of the gospel,
• 2 Thessalonians 3:1Finally, brothers and sisters, pray for us that the word of the Lord will spread rapidly and be glorified, just as it was also with you;
• Ephesians 3:1For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles--
• Philippians 1:7For 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.
• Colossians 4:3praying at the same time for us as well, that God will open up to us a door for the word, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I have also been imprisoned;

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
• Word of God
• Zeal, Religious

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• 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