²⁶ Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the jail were shaken, and immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone’s chains came loose.^(A)

²³ except that in town after town the Holy Spirit testifies to me that chains and afflictions are waiting for me.^(A)

³³ Then the commander came up, took him into custody, and ordered him to be bound with two chains.^(A) He asked who he was and what he had done.

²⁹ “I wish before God,” replied Paul, “that whether easily or with difficulty, not only you but all who listen to me today might become as I am—except for these chains.”^(A)

²⁰ For this I am an ambassador^(A) in chains. Pray that I might be bold enough in Him to speak as I should.

¹⁰ appeal to you for my son,^(A) Onesimus.^[a](B) I fathered^[b](C) him while I was in chains.