2 TIMOTHY 2:9 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.”
for which I am suffering, even to the point of being chained like a criminal; but the word of God is not chained — Paul's imprisonment is real (desmios), his punishment severe (kakopatheo); yet the logos theou (God's word) transcends physical bonds, remaining unchained (ou dedetai). Divine truth proves unassailable.
Church Fathers on 2 Timothy 2:9
On what account is this mentioned? It is directed chiefly against the heretics, at the same time to encourage Timothy, by showing the advantage of sufferings, since Christ, our Master, Himself overcame death by suffering. Remember this, he says, and you will have sufficient comfort. “Remember that Jesus Christ, of the seed of David, was raised from the dead.” For upon that point many had already begun to subvert the dispensation, being ashamed at the immensity of God's love…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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