2 Timotius 2:9

2:9 for which I suffer hardship to the point of imprisonment ¹  as a criminal, but God’s message ²  is not imprisoned! ³ 

2 Timotius 4:16

4:16 At my first defense no one appeared in my support; instead they all deserted me – may they not be held accountable for it.

[2:9]  ¹ tn Or “chains,” “bonds.”

[2:9]  ² tn Or “word.”

[2:9]  ³ tn Or “chained,” “bound.”