2 Timothy 2:9 Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even to bonds; but the word of God is not bound. I. BY ANY RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED BY GOD. God may permit certain circumstances, but He has not imposed any restrictions. The Old Testament and New Testament, the voice of the prophets, and of Him who is greater than prophets, alike concur (Psalm 67:5; Psalm 98:3; Isaiah 49:6; Mark 16:5). The character of God, the end of the gospel, the state of man, confirm this. II. BY ANY ARTIFICIAL OR CONVENTIONAL RESTRAINTS IMPOSED BY MAN. Look at the history and progress of Christianity (Acts 4:18; Acts 5:28; Acts 6:6; Acts 10.; 12:24; 19:20); history of early Church — Reformation — of missionary labours. III. BY ANY DEGREE OF HUMAN GUILT OR DEPRAVITY. Look again at first days of gospel (Luke 15:2; Luke 19:1-11; Luke 23. 39-44; 1 Corinthians 6:9-12. St. Paul himself a witness (1 Timothy 1:12-17). But if the Word of God is not bound, why do not all men receive it, and live by it? Not because the gospel is bound, but because the natural heart is bound. (E. A. Eardley-Wilmot, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.WEB: in which I suffer hardship to the point of chains as a criminal. But God's word isn't chained. |
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