Act 26:29, 2Cor 5:20, Eph 3:1, Phili 1:7, 13-14, 20, 1Th 2:2, 2Ti 1:16, 2:9 | ISV | STEP | Paul replied, “Whether quickly or not, I wish to God that not only you but everyone listening to me today would become what I am

Acts 26:29

29 Paul replied, “Whether quickly or not, I wish to God that not only you but everyone listening to me today would become what I am—except for these chains!”1Cor 7:7

2 Corinthians 5:20

20 Therefore, we are Christ's representatives, as though God were pleading through us. We plead on Christ's behalf: “Be reconciled to God!”Job 33:23; Mal 2:7; 2Cor 3:6; 6:1; Eph 6:20

Ephesians 3:1

1 Paul's Ministry to the Gentiles

For this reason I, Paul, am the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles.Acts 21:33; Gal 5:11; Eph 4:1; 6:20; Phil 1:7, 13-14, 16; Col 1:24; 2Tim 1:8; 2:9-10

Philippians 1:7

7 For it is only right for me to think this way about all of you, because I have you in my heart. ^{▼▼Or you have me in your heart} Both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, all of you are partners with me in grace.2Cor 3:2; 7:3; Eph 3:1; 6:20; Phil 1:17; 4:14; Col 4:3, 18; 2Tim 1:8

Philippians 1:13-14

13 As a result, it has become clear to the whole imperial guard and to everyone else that I am in prison because of Christ.Phil 4:22 14 Moreover, because of my imprisonment most of the brothers have been made confident in the Lord to speak God's word more boldly and courageously than ever before.

Philippians 1:20

20 This is according to my eager expectation and hope that I will have nothing to be ashamed of. Instead, because of my ^{▼▼Lit. with all} boldness Christ will be exalted in my body, now as always, whether I live or die. ^{▼▼Lit. by life or by death}Rom 5:5; 8:19; Eph 6:19-20

1 Thessalonians 2:2

2 As you know, we suffered persecution and were mistreated in Philippi. Yet we were encouraged by our God to tell you his ^{▼▼Lit. God's} gospel in spite of strong opposition.Acts 16:22; 17:2; Phil 1:30; Col 2:1; 1Thes 1:5

2 Timothy 1:16

16 May the Lord grant mercy to the family of Onesiphorus, for he often took care of ^{▼▼Or refreshed} me and was not ashamed that I was a prisoner.Matt 5:7; Acts 28:20; Eph 6:20; 2Tim 4:19; 1:8

2 Timothy 2:9

9 Because of it I am experiencing trouble, even to the point of being chained like a criminal. However, God's word is not chained.Acts 9:16; 28:31; Eph 3:1; 6:19-20; Phil 1:7, 13-14; Col 4:3, 18; 2Tim 1:12