2Ti 2:9 | MHM | STEP | v. 9 : Paul says he suffers for the gospel, even being treated like a criminal and put in chains. However, he is comforted because the word of God is not bound . Even if preachers are silenced or imprisoned, God’s message continues to work in people’s hearts. Paul reminds Timothy that even the best people can suffer for doing good, just as Jesus was called a criminal (John 18:30 ).

‏ 2 Timothy 2:9

v. 9: Paul says he suffers for the gospel, even being treated like a criminal and put in chains. However, he is comforted because the word of God is not bound. Even if preachers are silenced or imprisoned, God’s message continues to work in people’s hearts. Paul reminds Timothy that even the best people can suffer for doing good, just as Jesus was called a criminal (John 18:30 ^a).