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Alexander, the coppersmith, did much evil to me. The Lord will repay him according to his works,
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Commentators explain that the "much evil" Alexander did was likely not a personal assault but a malicious opposition to the gospel. Scholars like John Calvin argue that Alexander, possibly a former believer turned apostate, actively worked against Paul's teaching. This attack on God's truth, not a personal slight, is what prompted Paul's strong words.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Alexander the coppersmith. Or, rather, the brazier, o calkeuv. The word is used, however, to denote a worker in any kind…
Alexander the coppersmith (Αλεξανδρος ο χαλκευς). Old word, only here in N.T., for metal-worker (copper, iron, gold, etc.). Possib…
19th Century
Anglican
Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil.—This is most probably the same Alexander mentioned in the First Epistle ([Ref…
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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, …
16th Century
Protestant
Alexander the coppersmith. In this man was exhibited a shocking instance of apostasy. He had made a profession of some zeal in advancing t…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil This seems to be the same person that was at Ephesus in the tumult, when the a…
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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…
13th Century
Catholic
Paul asks for a visit from Timothy. This section can be broken down into three parts:
