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.
Compare
- 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.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
1 Timothy 1:20
Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme.
Read in context2 Thessalonians 1:6
After all, it is only right for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you,
Read in contextPsalms 28:4
Repay them according to their deeds and for their works of evil. Repay them for what their hands have done; bring back on them what they deserve.
Read in context1 Samuel 24:12
May the LORD judge between you and me, and may the LORD take vengeance on you, but my hand will never be against you.
Read in contextActs 19:33–34
The Jews in the crowd pushed Alexander forward to explain himself, and he motioned for silence so he could make his defense to the people.
Read in contextJeremiah 18:19–23
Attend to me, O LORD. Hear what my accusers are saying!
Read in contextPsalms 62:12
and loving devotion to You, O Lord. For You will repay each man according to his deeds.
Read in contextRomans 12:19
Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”
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