Be thou ware also (κα συ φυλασσου). Present middle (direct) imperative of φυλασσω, "from whom keep thyself away."

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Of whom be thou ware also. It would seem from this, that Alexander was still a public teacher, and that his discourses were plausible and …

Of whom be thou ware also.—This Alexander was evidently then at Ephesus. That he had been at Rome, and had given evidence…

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, …

Of whom be you aware also
For he was now at Ephesus; and since he was such a malicious, ill natured, and troublesome…

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: