Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner, but partake in the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God,

For this reason I also suffer these things; nevertheless I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep safe what I have committed to Him until that Day.

The Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain;

For I will show him how many things he must suffer for My name.

for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

having your behavior honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify God in the day of visitation.

or to governors, as to those who are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and for the praise of those who do good.

having a good conscience, that when they speak against you as evildoers, those who falsely accuse your good conduct in Christ may be ashamed.

But let none of you suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or as a meddler in other people's matters.

preaching the kingdom of God and teaching the things concerning the Lord Jesus Christ with all confidence, without hindrance.

and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel,

for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

But I want you to know, brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel,

and most of the brethren in the Lord, having become confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the Word without fear.

Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the Word of the Lord may run freely and be glorified, just as it is with you,

For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for you Gentiles;

just as it is right for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart, inasmuch as both in my bonds and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, you all are partakers with me of the grace.

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,

This salutation by my own hand: Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen.