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An Attack on the Gospel
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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2 Timothy
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Timothy 4:14
18th Century
Theologian
Alexander the coppersmith. Or, rather, the brazier, o calkeuv. The word is used, however, to denote a worker in any kind…
AT Robertson
On 2 Timothy 4:14
Alexander the coppersmith (Αλεξανδρος ο χαλκευς). Old word, only here in N.T., for metal-worker (copper, iron, gold, etc.). Possib…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Timothy 4:14
19th Century
Bishop
Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil.—This is most probably the same Alexander mentioned in the First Epistle ([Ref…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Timothy 4:14
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, …
John Calvin
On 2 Timothy 4:14
16th Century
Theologian
Alexander the coppersmith. In this man was exhibited a shocking instance of apostasy. He had made a profession of some zeal in advancing t…
John Gill
On 2 Timothy 4:14
17th Century
Pastor
Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil This seems to be the same person that was at Ephesus in the tumult, when the a…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Timothy 4:14–18
17th Century
Minister
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…