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2 Timothy 4

2 Timothy 4:14

Personal Concerns · 2 Timothy 4:9–15
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Translations

Modern
Alexander the coppersmith did great harm to me. The Lord will repay him according to his deeds.
Traditional
Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord reward him according to his works:
Literal
Alexander the coppersmith did much harm to me. The Lord will repay to him according to his works,
Latin
Alexander ærarius multa mala mihi ostendit: reddet illi Dominus secundum opera ejus:

Original

Greek
English
Alexander the coppersmith did great harm to me. The Lord will repay him according to his deeds.

Notes

2 Timothy 4:14

  • Alexander was a common name (see Mark 15:21; Acts 4:6; 19:33). Alexander the coppersmith was probably the same person mentioned in 1 Timothy 1:20.

  • did great harm to me: He probably did more than just oppose Paul's teaching. He might have been part of Paul's arrest.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

People

Alexander: Opponent of Paul, along with Hymenaeus

Glossary

Alexander Coppersmith Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven Paul the Apostle Timothy, Second Letter to Titus, Letter to

Topics

Alexander: A Copper-Smith Arts of The: Brazier Brass: Alexander Brazier: An Artificer in Brass and Copper Copper Brass: Working In, a Trade Judgment: According to Opportunity and Works Metals: Copper Paul: The Spread of the Gospel Through his Preaching Interferes with the Makers of Idols Prayer: Imprecatory