2 Timothy 4:14

12 Tychicus, however, I have sent to Ephesus.

13 When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, and my scrolls, especially the parchments.

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

15 You too should beware of him, for he has vigorously opposed our message.

16 At my first defense, no one stood with me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be charged against them.

Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
Alexander the coppersmith did great harm to me. The Lord will repay him according to his deeds.
KJV
Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord reward him according to his works:
WEB
Alexander the coppersmith did much evil to me. The Lord will repay him according to his deeds.
ASV
Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord will render to him according to his works:
DARBY
Alexander the smith did many evil things against me. The Lord will render to him according to his works.
BLB
Alexander the coppersmith did much harm to me. The Lord will repay to him according to his works,
ÅB
Kobbersmeden Aleksander gjorde meg meget ondt; Herren vil lønne ham etter hans gjerninger.
OTB
Kobbersmeden Aleksander har gjort meg mye ondt; Herren vil gjengjelde ham etter hans gjerninger.
B1930
Kobbersmeden Aleksander gjorde mig meget ondt; Herren vil lønne ham efter hans gjerninger.

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