Alexander the coppersmith (Αλεξανδρος ο χαλκευς). Old word, only here in N.T., for metal-worker (copper, iron, gold, etc.). Possib…

Alexander the coppersmith. Or, rather, the brazier, o calkeuv. The word is used, however, to denote a worker in any kind…

Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil.—This is most probably the same Alexander mentioned in the First Epistle ([Ref…

We know nothing further about “Alexander,” who is called a “metalworker.” Alexander was a common name in the NT world. We do not know when, where, …

Alexander the coppersmith. In this man was exhibited a shocking instance of apostasy. He had made a profession of some zeal in advancing t…

Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil This seems to be the same person that was at Ephesus in the tumult, when the a…

There is as much danger from false brethren, as from open enemies. It is dangerous having to do with those who would be enemies to such a man as Pa…

Paul asks for a visit from Timothy. This section can be broken down into three parts:

1. He summons Timothy.
2. He describes his di…