1 Timothy 1:20

of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I delivered to Satan that they might be taught not to blaspheme.

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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

19holding faith and a good conscience, which some having thrust away made a shipwreck concerning the faith,

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Cross References

Acts 13:45But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with jealousy, and contradicted the things which were spoken by Paul, and blasphemed.

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

2 Corinthians 10:6and being in readiness to avenge all disobedience when your obedience is made full.

2 Thessalonians 3:15Don’t count him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.

2 Timothy 2:17and those words will consume like gangrene, of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus:

2 Timothy 4:14Alexander the coppersmith did much evil to me. The Lord will repay him according to his deeds.

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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