Bible Cross References
So that my bonds
Acts 20:23
except that the Holy Spirit testifies in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions await me.
Acts 20:24
But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my course with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.
Acts 21:11-13
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And when he had come to us, he took Paul's waistband, binding his own hands and feet, and said, Thus says the Holy Spirit, So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man who owns this waistband, and deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.
12
Now when we heard these things, both we and those from that place begged him not to go up to Jerusalem.
13
Then Paul answered, What do you mean by weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.
Acts 26:29
And Paul said, I would to God that not only you, but also all who hear me today, might become both almost and altogether such as I am, except for these bonds.
Acts 26:31
and when they had gone aside, they talked among themselves, saying, This man is doing nothing deserving of death or bonds.
Acts 28:17
And it came to pass after three days that Paul called those being chief of the Jews together. So when they had come together, he said to them: Men and brethren, though I have done nothing against our people or the customs of our fathers, yet I was delivered as a prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans,
Acts 28:20
For this reason therefore I have called for you, to see you and speak with you, because for the hope of Israel I am bound with this chain.
Ephesians 3:1
For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for you Gentiles;
Ephesians 4:1
I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called,
Ephesians 6:20
for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
Colossians 4:3-18
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meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the Word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds,
4
that I may make it clearly understood, as I ought to speak.
5
Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time.
6
Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.
7
Tychicus, a beloved brother, faithful minister, and fellow servant in the Lord, will tell you everything about me.
8
I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that he may know your circumstances and encourage your hearts,
9
with Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will make known to you all things which are happening here.
10
Aristarchus my fellow prisoner greets you, with Mark the cousin of Barnabas (about whom you received instructions: if he comes to you, welcome him),
11
and Jesus who is called Justus. These are my only fellow workers for the kingdom of God who are of the circumcision; they have been a comfort to me.
12
Epaphras, who is one of you, a bondservant of Christ, greets you, always laboring fervently for you in prayers, that you may stand complete and full-grown in all the will of God;
13
for I bear him witness that he has a great zeal for you, and those who are in Laodicea, and those in Hierapolis.
14
Luke the beloved physician, and Demas greet you.
15
Greet the brethren who are in Laodicea, and Nymphas and the church that is in his house.
16
Now when this epistle is read among you, see that it is read also in the church of the Laodiceans, and that you likewise read the epistle from Laodicea.
17
And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you may fulfill it.
18
This salutation by my own hand: Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen.
in Christ
1 Peter 4:12-16
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Beloved, do not be astonished at the fiery trial which is to try you, as though something unheard of was happening to you;
13
but rejoice in so far as you partake of Christ's sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also rejoice with exceeding joy.
14
If you are reproached for the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. According to them He is blasphemed, but according to you He is glorified.
15
But let none of you suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or as a meddler in other people's matters.
16
Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this regard.
the palace
Philippians 4:22
All the saints greet you, but especially those who are of Caesar's household.
in all other places
1 Thessalonians 1:8
For from you the Word of the Lord has sounded forth, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith toward God has gone out, so that we do not need to say anything.
1 Thessalonians 1:9
For they themselves declare concerning us what manner of entry we had to you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God,