📖WEB · 2 Timothy 2:9
What does 2 Timothy 2:9 mean?
"in which I suffer hardship to the point of chains as a criminal. But God’s word isn’t chained."
— 2 Timothy 2:9 (World English Bible)
Surrounding context
The farmer who labors must be the first to get a share of the crops.
Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things.
Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, of the offspring of David, according to my Good News,
in which I suffer hardship to the point of chains as a criminal. But God’s word isn’t chained.
Therefore I endure all things for the chosen ones’ sake, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
This saying is trustworthy: “For if we died with him, we will also live with him.
If we endure, we will also reign with him. If we deny him, he also will deny us.
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