Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner; but endure hardship for the Good News according to the power of God,

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

Even

proclaiming the Kingdom of God, and teaching the things concerning the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness, without hindrance.

on my behalf, that utterance may be given to me in opening my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the Good News,

Now I desire to have you know, brothers, that the things which happened to me have turned out rather to the progress of the Good News;

Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread rapidly and be glorified, even as also with you;

But

For this cause I, Paul, am the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles,

It is even right for me to think this way on behalf of all of you, because I have you in my heart, because, both in my bonds and in the defense and confirmation of the Good News, you all are partakers with me of grace.

praying together for us also, that God may open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds;

General references

Jeremiah commanded Baruch, saying, "I am shut up; I can't go into the house of the LORD:

Then came the word of the LORD to Jeremiah in Tahpanhes, saying,