One thing has become clear. I am being held by chains because I am a witness for Christ. All the palace guards and everyone else know it.

以致我受的捆锁在御营全军和其余的人中，已经显明是为基督的缘故。

以致御营全军和其余的人都知道我是为基督的缘故受捆锁的；

以致御营全军和其余的人都知道我是为基督的缘故受捆锁的；

连所有的皇家卫兵和其他众人都知道我是为了基督的缘故而受囚禁。

以致整个宫里的卫队和其余一切的人，都知道我是为了基督才受捆锁的；

以致整个王宫卫队和所有其余的人，都清楚我是为基督的缘故被捆锁的；

以致我受的捆鎖在御營全軍和其餘的人中，已經顯明是為基督的緣故。

以致御營全軍和其餘的人都知道我是為基督的緣故受捆鎖的；

以致御營全軍和其餘的人都知道我是為基督的緣故受捆鎖的；

連所有的皇家衛兵和其他眾人都知道我是為了基督的緣故而受囚禁。

以致整個宮裡的衛隊和其餘一切的人，都知道我是為了基督才受捆鎖的；

以致我的受捆鎖、在御營全軍和其餘眾人中間，都顯明了是為基督的緣故而受的，

以致整個王宮衛隊和所有其餘的人，都清楚我是為基督的緣故被捆鎖的；

致我緣基督而受之縲絏、徧揚於御營、以及各方、

我緣基督、陷於縲絏、遍聞營壘、隨在播揚、

蓋我為基督受縲絏、徧聞於御營、以及他處、

蓋予為基督而受縲絏、已為御營內外公認之事。

As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ.

so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard and to all the rest that my imprisonment is for Christ.

For everyone here, including the whole palace guard, knows that I am in chains because of Christ.

so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard, and to everyone else, that my imprisonment is because I am in Christ.

so that my imprisonment in the cause of Christ has become well known throughout the praetorian guard and to everyone else,

so that it has become evident to the whole palace guard, and to all the rest, that my chains are in Christ;

so that my bonds became manifest in Christ throughout the whole prætorian guard, and to all the rest;

so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard, and to everyone else, that my imprisonment is in the cause of Christ.

So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other[ places];

The whole imperial guard and everyone else knows that I am in prison for the sake of Christ,

so that it became evident to the whole palace guard, and to all the rest, that my bonds are in Christ,

I am suffering for it. I have even been put in chains like someone who has committed a crime. But God’s word is not held back by chains.

I, Paul, am a prisoner because of Christ Jesus. I am in prison because of my work among you who are Gentiles.

It is right for me to feel this way about all of you. I love you with all my heart. I may be held by chains, or I may be standing up for the truth of the good news. Either way, all of you share in God’s grace together with me.

Because of the good news, I am being held by chains as the Lord’s messenger. So pray that I will be bold as I preach the good news. That’s what I should do.

For two whole years Paul stayed there in a house he rented. He welcomed all who came to see him.

Pray for us too. Pray that God will give us an opportunity to preach our message. Then we can preach the mystery of Christ. Because I preached it, I am being held by chains.Pray that I will preach it clearly, as I should.Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders. Make the most of every opportunity.Let the words you speak always be full of grace. Learn how to make your words what people want to hear. Then you will know how to answer everyone.Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a dear brother. He is a faithful worker. He serves the Lord together with us.I am sending him to you for one reason. I want you to know what is happening here. I want him to encourage you and make your hearts strong.He is coming with Onesimus, our faithful and dear brother. He is one of you. They will tell you everything that is happening here.Aristarchus is in prison with me. He sends you his greetings. So does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas. You have been given directions about him. If he comes to you, welcome him.Jesus, who is called Justus, also sends greetings. They are the only Jews who have worked together with me for God’s kingdom. They have been a comfort to me.Epaphras sends greetings. He is one of you. He serves Christ Jesus. He is always praying hard for you. He prays that you will hold on tightly to all that God has in mind for us. He prays that you will keep growing in your knowledge of what God wants. He also prays that you will be completely sure about it.I am happy to tell you that he is working very hard for you. He is also working hard for everyone in Laodicea and Hierapolis.Our dear friend Luke, the doctor, sends greetings. So does Demas.Give my greetings to the brothers and sisters in Laodicea. Also give my greetings to Nympha and the church that meets in her house.After this letter has been read to you, send it on. Be sure that it is also read to the church in Laodicea. And be sure that you read the letter from Laodicea.Tell Archippus,“ Be sure that you complete the work the Lord gave you to do.”I, Paul, am writing this greeting with my own hand. Remember that I am being held by chains. May grace be with you.

I share Israel’s hope. That is why I am held with this chain. So I have asked to see you and talk with you.”

They left the room and began to talk with one another.“ Why should this man die or be put in prison?” they said.“ He has done nothing worthy of that!”

All God’s people here send you greetings. Most of all, those who live in the palace of Caesar send you greetings.

Dear friends, don’t be surprised by the terrible things happening to you. The trouble you are having has come to test you. So don’t feel as if something strange were happening to you.Instead, be joyful that you are taking part in Christ’s sufferings. Then you will have even more joy when Christ returns in glory.Suppose people say bad things about you because you believe in Christ. Then you are blessed, because God’s Spirit rests on you. He is the Spirit of glory.If you suffer, it shouldn’t be because you are a murderer. It shouldn’t be because you are a thief or someone who does evil things. It shouldn’t be because you interfere with other people’s business.But suppose you suffer for being a Christian. Then don’t be ashamed. Instead, praise God because you are known by the name of Christ.

Paul replied,“ I don’t care if it takes a short time or a long time. I pray to God for you and all who are listening to me today. I pray that you may become like me, except for these chains.”

I am a prisoner because of the Lord. So I am asking you to live a life worthy of what God chose you for.

Three days later Paul called a meeting of the local Jewish leaders. When they came, Paul spoke to them. He said,“ My brothers, I have done nothing against our people. I have also done nothing against what our people of long ago practiced. But I was arrested in Jerusalem. I was handed over to the Romans.

He came over to us. Then he took Paul’s belt and tied his own hands and feet with it. He said,“ The Holy Spirit says,‘ This is how the Jewish leaders in Jerusalem will tie up the owner of this belt. They will hand him over to the Gentiles.’ ”When we heard this, we all begged Paul not to go up to Jerusalem.He asked,“ Why are you crying? Why are you breaking my heart? I’m ready to be put in prison. In fact, I’m ready to die in Jerusalem for the Lord Jesus.”

I only know that in every city the Spirit warns me. He tells me that I will face prison and suffering.But my life means nothing to me. My only goal is to finish the race. I want to complete the work the Lord Jesus has given me. He wants me to tell others about the good news of God’s grace.

The Lord’s message rang out from you. That was true not only in Macedonia and Achaia. Your faith in God has also become known everywhere. So we don’t have to say anything about it.The believers themselves report the kind of welcome you gave us. They tell about how you turned away from statues of gods. And you turned to serve the living and true God.