Be not ashamed to testify our Lord, neither be ashamed of me, which am bound for his sake: but suffer adversity with the gospel also through the power of God,

For I will show him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake."

Even

preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concerned the Lord Jesus with all confidence, unforbidden.

and for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to utter the secrets of the gospel,

I would ye understood, brethren, that my business is happened unto the greater furthering of the gospel.

Furthermore, brethren, pray for us, that the word of God may have free passage, and be glorified, as it is with you:

But

For this cause, I Paul the servant of Jesus Christ am in bonds for your sakes, which are heathen -

as it becometh me so to judge of you all, because I have you in my heart, and have you also every one companions of grace with me, even in my bonds as I defend, and establish the gospel.

praying also for us, that God open unto us the door of utterance, that we may speak the mystery of Christ - wherefore I am in bonds -

General references

And Jeremiah commanded Baruch, saying, "I am in prison, so that I may not come into the house of the LORD:

And in Tahpenes the word of the LORD happened unto Jeremiah, saying,