1 Timothy 1:20

Hymenaeus and Alexander are instances – the men whom I delivered over to Satan so that they might be taught not to blaspheme.

Open English Bible (US)

In The King James Version

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

In Context

19with faith, and with a clear conscience; and it is because they have thrust this aside, that, as regards the faith, some have wrecked their lives.

Read all of 1 Timothy 1

Cross References

Acts 13:45But the sight of the crowds of people filled the minds of the Jews with jealousy, and they kept contradicting Paul’s statements in violent language.

1 Corinthians 5:4I have decided – having been present in spirit at your meetings, when the power of the Lord Jesus was with us –

2 Corinthians 10:6and are fully prepared to punish every act of rebellion, when once your submission is complete.

2 Thessalonians 3:15Yet do not think of them as an enemy, but caution them as you would a brother or sister.

2 Timothy 2:17and their teaching will spread like a cancer. Hymenaeus and Philetus are instances of this.

2 Timothy 4:14Alexander, the coppersmith, showed much ill feeling towards me. The Lord will give him what his actions deserve.

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 →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study 1 Timothy 1:20