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1 Timothy 1:20

1 Timothy 1:20
Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander,.... The former of these is mentioned in Ti2 2:17 and that part of faith he made shipwreck of, or erred in, was the doctrine of the resurrection of the dead, whereby…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Of whom is Hymeneus and Alexander - Hymeneus is nowhere else mentioned in the New Testament, except in 2Ti 2:17, where he is mentioned in connection with Philetus as a very dangerous man. An Alexander…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Of whom is Hymeneus and Alexander - Who had the faith but thrust it away; who had a good conscience through believing, but made shipwreck of it. Hence we find that all this was not only possible, but…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Timothy 1:18-20

Here is the charge he gives to Timothy to proceed in his work with resolution, Ti1 1:18. Observe here, The gospel is a charge committed to the ministers of it; it is committed to their trust, to see…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Hymeneus and Alexander The name Hymenæus occurs again in 2Ti 2:17, and being uncommon and used in both places of an heretical person in the same locality may fairly be taken as referring to the same…