18 Bible Verses about Chains

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Mark 5:4

because frequently he had been bound with fetters and chains, and the chains were slipped off by him, and the fetters torn to pieces.

Luke 8:29

For He commanded the unclean spirit to come out from the man; for since a long time he had possessed him, and he was frequently bound, secured with chains and fetters, and smashing his bonds, was driven by the demons into the desert.

Acts 12:6-7

But when Herod was about to lead him forth, and Peter was sleeping that night between two soldiers, and bound with two chains; and the guards were keeping guard before the door. And, behold, the angel of the Lord stood over him, and a light shone in the house; and having touched the side of Peter, he raised him up, saying; Rise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.

Acts 16:26

And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and all the doors were immediately opened, and the bonds of all were loosed.

Acts 22:29

Then immediately those about to scourge him departed from him: and the chiliarch also feared, knowing that he was a Roman, and that he had bound him.

Acts 26:29

And Paul said, I would to God, that both in little and in much, not only you, but also all of those hearing me this day, were such as I am, except these bonds.

Acts 28:20

Then for this cause I have called you, to see you, and talk to you: for on account of the hope of Israel I am bound with this chain.

Ephesians 6:20

for which I am an ambassador in chain; in order that in it I may preach boldly, as it behooves me to speak.

2 Timothy 1:16

May the Lord grant mercy to the family of Onesiphorus, because frequently he refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain,

2 Timothy 2:9

in whom I suffer affliction as an evil-doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.

Hebrews 11:36

and others received the trial of scourgings and mockings, and still of bonds and imprisonment:

Revelation 20:1-2

And I saw an angel coming down out of the heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit, and a great chain on his hand. And he laid hold on the dragon, who is the old serpent, who is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years,

Revelation 20:1

And I saw an angel coming down out of the heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit, and a great chain on his hand.

From Thematic Bible


Chains » Figurative

Jude 1:6

and the angels who kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, has he kept in eternal chains unto darkness unto the judgment of the great day:

Chains » Used to confine prisoners

Acts 12:6-7

But when Herod was about to lead him forth, and Peter was sleeping that night between two soldiers, and bound with two chains; and the guards were keeping guard before the door. And, behold, the angel of the Lord stood over him, and a light shone in the house; and having touched the side of Peter, he raised him up, saying; Rise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.

More verses: Acts 28:20 2 Timothy 1:16

Chains » Worn » Princes

Chains » Worn » Ankles

Chains » Worn » High priest » Breastplate

Chains » A partition of, in the temple

Chains » As ornaments on camels

Gold » Was used for » Chains

Silver » Made into » Chains

Silver » Chains

Topics on Chains

Breaking Chains

Acts 16:26

And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and all the doors were immediately opened, and the bonds of all were loosed.

Iron Chains

Acts 12:6

But when Herod was about to lead him forth, and Peter was sleeping that night between two soldiers, and bound with two chains; and the guards were keeping guard before the door.

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