9 Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.
9 for which I am suffering even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But God's word is not chained.
9 for which I am suffering, bound with chains as a criminal. But the word of God is not bound!
9 It's what I'm sitting in jail for right now - but God's Word isn't in jail!
9 for which I suffer trouble as an evildoer, even to the point of chains; but the word of God is not chained.
9 And because I preach this Good News, I am suffering and have been chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Timothy 2:9
Commentary on 2 Timothy 2:8-13
(Read 2 Timothy 2:8-13)
Let suffering saints remember, and look to Jesus, the Author and Finisher of their faith, who for the joy that was set before him, endured the cross, despised the shame, and is now set down at the right hand of the throne of God. We must not think it strange if the best men meet with the worst treatment; but this is cheering, that the word of God is not bound. Here we see the real and true cause of the apostle's suffering trouble in, or for, the sake of the gospel. If we are dead to this world, its pleasures, profits, and honours, we shall be for ever with Christ in a better world. He is faithful to his threatenings, and faithful to his promises. This truth makes sure the unbeliever's condemnation, and the believer's salvation.