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Daniel Mace New Testament
be not therefore asham'd of the testimony of the Lord, nor of me who am a prisoner upon his account. but share with me in the afflictions, which attend the gospel, supported as you are by the power of God,
New American Standard Bible
Therefore
King James Version
Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;
Holman Bible
So don’t be ashamed
International Standard Version
Therefore, never be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me, his prisoner. Instead, by God's power, join me in suffering for the sake of the gospel.
A Conservative Version
Be not ashamed therefore of the testimony of our Lord nor of me his prisoner, but suffer together with the good-news according to the power of God.
American Standard Version
Be not ashamed therefore of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but suffer hardship with the gospel according to the power of God;
Amplified
So do not be ashamed to testify about our Lord or about me His prisoner, but with me take your share of suffering for the gospel [continue to preach regardless of the circumstances], in accordance with the power of God [for His power is invincible],
An Understandable Version
So, do not be ashamed to testify for our Lord, or ashamed of [being associated with] me, His prisoner, but [be willing to] suffer hardship with me for the sake of the Gospel, relying on God's power [to sustain you].
Anderson New Testament
Be not, therefore, ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me, his prisoner: but jointly suffer evil in the gospel according to the power of God,
Bible in Basic English
Have no feeling of shame, then, for the witness of our Lord or for me, his prisoner: but undergo all things for the good news in the measure of the power of God;
Common New Testament
So do not be ashamed to testify of our Lord or of me his prisoner, but join with me in suffering for the gospel according to the power of God,
Darby Translation
Be not therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner; but suffer evil along with the glad tidings, according to the power of God;
Godbey New Testament
Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor me his prisoner: but suffer affliction for the sake of the gospel according to the power of God;
Goodspeed New Testament
So you must not be ashamed to testify to our Lord, nor be ashamed of me who am in prison for his sake, but join with me in suffering for the good news, through the power of God.
John Wesley New Testament
Therefore be not thou ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel, according to the power of God, Who hath saved and called us with an holy calling,
Julia Smith Translation
Therefore shouldest thou not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his imprisoned: but partake of afflictions with the good news according to the power of God;
King James 2000
Be not therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;
Lexham Expanded Bible
Therefore, do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor me his prisoner, but suffer along with [me] for the gospel, according to the power of God,
Modern King James verseion
Therefore you should not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner. But be partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
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,
Moffatt New Testament
So do not be ashamed to testify to our Lord, and do not be ashamed of a prisoner of the Lord like me; join me in bearing suffering for the gospel by the power of the God
Montgomery New Testament
Do not then be ashamed to bear witness for our Lord, nor for me, his prisoner. Nay, join with me in suffering for the gospel by the power of God.
NET Bible
So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me, a prisoner for his sake, but by God's power accept your share of suffering for the gospel.
New Heart English Bible
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,
Noyes New Testament
Be not then ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner; but endure hardship with me for the gospel through the power of God,
Sawyer New Testament
Be not ashamed therefore of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but endure affliction with us in the gospel according to the power of God,
The Emphasized Bible
Be not thou, therefore, put to shame - with regard to the witness of our Lord, nor with regard to me his prisoner; but suffer hardship together with the glad-message according to the power of God, -
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but suffer affliction with me in the gospel, supported by the power of God;
Twentieth Century New Testament
Do not, therefore, be ashamed of the testimony which we have to bear to our Lord, nor yet of me who am a prisoner for him; but join with me in suffering for the Good News, as far as God enables you.
Webster
Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;
Weymouth New Testament
Do not be ashamed then to bear witness for our Lord and for me His prisoner; but rather share suffering with me in the service of the Good News, strengthened by the power of God.
Williams New Testament
So you must never be ashamed of me His prisoner, but suffer for the good news in fellowship with me and by the power of God.
World English Bible
Therefore don't 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,
Worrell New Testament
Be not ashamed, therefore, of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner; but suffer hardship with me for the Gospel, according to the power of God,
Worsley New Testament
Be not therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but bear thy part in the afflictions of the gospel, according to the power of God;
Youngs Literal Translation
therefore thou mayest not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but do thou suffer evil along with the good news according to the power of God,
Themes
Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Denial of Christ » In doctrine
The gospel » Those who receive, should » Not be ashamed of
Power » Of the holy spirit » Saints » Enabled to speak the truth boldly by
Power » Of God » Supported in affliction by
God, Power of » Saints » Supported in affliction by
Power, Of The Holy Spirit » Saints » Enabled to speak the truth boldly by
religious Testimony » How and where to be given » Without shame or fear
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Exhortation To Share Paul's Suffering
7 for the spirit, which God has given us, is not a spirit of timidity, but of fortitude, of benevolence, and of moderation. 8 be not therefore asham'd of the testimony of the Lord, nor of me who am a prisoner upon his account. but share with me in the afflictions, which attend the gospel, supported as you are by the power of God, 9 who has saved us, and by the gospel hath called us to holiness, not in consideration of our works, but in pursuance of his own resolution, and the favour, which having been promised us by Jesus Christ several ages ago,
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Cross References
Mark 8:38
whosoever therefore shall be asham'd of me, and of my doctrine in this degenerate and corrupted age, of him likewise shall the son of man be asham'd, when he shall come with the glory of his father, accompanied with holy angels.
Ephesians 3:1
This it is that makes me Paul a prisoner for Jesus Christ upon your account, O Gentiles;
2 Timothy 2:9
for which I suffer even the chains of a malefactor: but the word of God is not so confin'd.
2 Timothy 4:5
be you then entirely upon the watch: be insensible to toil: perform the work of an evangelist, and discharge your ministerial function.
Romans 1:16
for I am not ashamed of the gospel, since it is divinely effectual to salvation, to everyone that believes, to the Jew first, and then to the Gentile.
2 Timothy 1:16
the Lord be favourable to the family of Onesiphorus; for he often reliev'd me, and was not asham'd of my chains:
2 Timothy 2:3
bravely endure hardships, like a soldier of Jesus Christ.
Revelation 12:11
they overcame him by the blood of the lamb, and by the word to which they gave testimony; for their lives they expos'd to the last.
2 Timothy 1:12
yet I am not ashamed, for I know in whom I have confided, and I am persuaded he is able to keep what I have committed to him against that day.
Luke 9:26
for whoever shall be ashamed of me, and of my doctrine, of him shall the son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in the glory of his father, and of the holy angels.
John 15:27
and ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been with me from the beginning.
John 19:35
he that relates this, was an eye-witness of it, and his relation is true: and he is so assured, what he says is true, that you may rely upon it.
Acts 5:41
full of joy, that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for the name of Jesus.
Romans 8:17-18
and if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; although we now suffer with him, that we may also be glorified with him.
Romans 8:36
for as it is written, "for thy sake we are sacrificed every day; we are counted as sheep for the slaughter:"
Romans 9:33
as it is written, "behold, I lay in Sion a stumbling-stone, and a rock of offence: and whosoever believeth in him, shall not be ashamed."
Romans 16:25
Now to him that is able to establish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, conformable to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret from antient times, but now is laid open,
1 Corinthians 1:6
whereby the testimony we gave concerning Christ was confirmed among you.
1 Corinthians 4:9-13
for it seems as if God had exposed us apostles the last upon the stage, as persons appointed to death. for we are made a spectacle to the world, to angels, and to men.
2 Corinthians 6:7
by the preaching of truth, by the power of God, by the arms of justice, both offensive and defensive.
2 Corinthians 11:23-27
so am I: are they ministers of Christ? is it my vanity? I am more so: in toilsome labours I surpass them, in stripes I am exceedingly beyond them, in prisons I have been oftner, and frequently in the very jaws of death.
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
but he said to me, "my favour is sufficient for thee: for my strength is shown to be perfect by thy weakness." with pleasure therefore will I glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may be seen to dwell in me.
Ephesians 3:13
Wherefore I desire that you be not dejected at the tribulations I am under for your sake, which are matter of glory to you.
Ephesians 4:1
I therefore the prisoner for the Lord, beseech you to live suitably to the offers that have been made to you:
Ephesians 4:17
This I say therefore, and conjure you by the Lord not to live for the future as other Gentiles do, in the vanity of their minds,
Philippians 1:7
I should have this opinion of you, being sensible you make the dispensation I am under a common concern, with respect to my confinement, and the defence and confirmation of the gospel.
Philippians 3:10
the justification which God grants to those who acknowledge Christ and the power of his resurrection, who suffer after his example, and die to sin, as he died to the world,
Philippians 4:13
to these things I am equal, thro' Christ who strengthens me.
Colossians 1:11
being fortified in so effectual a manner, as to sustain your trials with constancy and joy:
Colossians 1:24
Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and am filling up the measure of those remaining afflictions, which in my turn I am to suffer in this life, in the cause of Christ, for the sake of his body, which is the church:
1 Thessalonians 3:4
and even when we were with you, we foretold you, that we should be persecuted, as you know it happen'd.
1 Timothy 2:6
who gave himself for the redemption of all mankind: this is what was to be promulg'd in due time:
2 Timothy 2:11-12
it is an undoubted truth, that if we die for him, we shall live with him:
2 Timothy 4:17
however the Lord assisted and strengthen'd me, that the gospel might be confirm'd by my remonstrance, and all the nations might hear it; so that I was deliver'd out of the mouth of the lion:
1 Peter 1:5
whom the divine power preserves through faith for that salvation, which is going to be made manifest in the latter time.
1 Peter 4:13-15
on the contrary, rejoice at the share you have of sufferings, as well as Christ: that you may likewise triumph, when he shall appear in his glory.
1 John 4:14
and we have seen, and do testify, that the father hath sent the son to be the saviour of the world.
1 John 5:11-12
Now what is testified, is this, that God has given to us eternal life: and this life is by his son.
Jude 1:24
Now to him that is able to keep you from falling, and make you appear in his glorious presence, without defect, and full of joy:
Revelation 1:2
who publish'd the divine message, and gave his attestation to every thing that he saw concerning Jesus Christ.
Revelation 1:9
I JOHN, who am your brother, and partake in the tribulation, in the reign, and in the patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony I gave of Jesus Christ.
Revelation 19:10
then I fell at his seet to worship him: but he said to me, "forbear: I am the servant of God, as you and your brethren are, that bear testimony to Jesus: worship God: for to give testimony to Jesus, is the very design of prophecy."