1 Timothy 1:20

Such are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have given up to Satan, so that they may say no more evil words against God.

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Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.

In Context

19Keeping faith, and being conscious of well-doing; for some, by not doing these things, have gone wrong in relation to the faith:

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Cross References

Acts 13:45But when the Jews saw such a great number of people, they were full of envy and said evil words against Paul's preaching.

1 Corinthians 5:4In the name of our Lord Jesus, when you have come together with my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus,

2 Corinthians 10:6Being ready to give punishment to whatever is against his authority, after you have made it clear that you are completely under his control.

2 Thessalonians 3:15Have no feeling of hate for him, but take him in hand seriously as a brother.

2 Timothy 2:17And their words will be like poisoned wounds in the flesh: such are Hymenaeus and Philetus;

2 Timothy 4:14Alexander the copper-worker did me much wrong: the Lord will give him the reward of his works:

Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 1:19-20

Paul's Charge to Timothy. ( a. d. 64.) 18 This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare; 19 Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck: 20 Of whom is Hymenæus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme. Here is the charge he gives to Timothy to proceed in his work with resolution, v. 18 . Observe here, The gospel is… Read the whole commentary →

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