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A Threat to the Gospel
Commentators agree that Paul's warning about Alexander was not over a personal grudge. Rather, Alexander "greatly withstood" the public preaching of the Gospel. Scholars note this opposition was to the core truths of the faith, making him a dangerous false teacher whose plausible arguments threatened the church.
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2 Timothy
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Timothy 4:15
18th Century
Theologian
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 …
AT Robertson
On 2 Timothy 4:15
Be thou ware also (κα συ φυλασσου). Present middle (direct) imperative of φυλασσω, "from whom keep thyself away."
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Charles Ellicott
On 2 Timothy 4:15
19th Century
Bishop
Of whom be thou ware also.—This Alexander was evidently then at Ephesus. That he had been at Rome, and had given evidence…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Timothy 4:15
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 Gill
On 2 Timothy 4:15
17th Century
Pastor
Of whom be you aware also
For he was now at Ephesus; and since he was such a malicious, ill natured, and troublesome…
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…