2 Timothy 2:9 (WEB)
in which I suffer hardship to the point of chains as a criminal. But God’s word isn’t chained.
Fathers and councils · 5
Theodoret of Cyrus
“Then he went on to mention his sufferings on behalf of the gospel, and thus showed its truth saying, “Wherein I suffer trouble as an evil doer even unto bonds.”” — editor's note: 2 Tim. ii. 9
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Augustine of Hippo
“Whence also the Apostle, when he was speaking of his chain, saith, “the word of God is not bound.”” — editor's note: 2 Tim. ii. 9.
Read the whole comment““My mouth is enlarged over mine enemies;” because even in pressing straits the word of God is not bound, not even in preachers who are bound.” — editor's note: 2 Tim. ii. 9; Eph. vi. 20.
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John Chrysostom
““Though I am bound,” saith Paul, yet “the word of God is not bound.” ( 2 Tim. ii. 9.)” — the author cites it
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Basil the Great
“For even if the body of John in obedience to the law of nature has received the sentence of God, and his tongue is silent, yet “the word of God is not bound.”” — editor's note: 2 Tim. ii. 9.
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