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for he hath greatly withstood our words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_timothy/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />You also must beware of him, for he has greatly resisted our words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_timothy/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Be on guard against him yourself too, for he vigorously opposed our teaching.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_timothy/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Be on guard against him yourself, for he vigorously opposed our teaching.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_timothy/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Be on guard against him yourself, for he vigorously opposed our teaching.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_timothy/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Be on guard against him yourself, for he vigorously opposed our words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_timothy/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Be on guard against him yourself, because he vigorously opposed our message.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_timothy/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Watch out for him yourself because he strongly opposed our words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_timothy/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Watch out for him yourself because he strongly opposed our words. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_timothy/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />of whom do thou also beware; for he greatly withstood our words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_timothy/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Alexander opposes what we preach, so you had better watch out for him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_timothy/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />of whom be thou ware also; for he greatly withstood our words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_timothy/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Watch out for him. He violently opposed what we said.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_timothy/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Be on your guard against him yourself, because he was violently opposed to our message. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_timothy/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />You, too, must watch out for him, for he violently opposed our message.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_timothy/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />You too should beware of him, for he has vigorously opposed our message.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_timothy/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />You be on guard against him too, because he vehemently opposed our words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_timothy/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />of whom you also must beware; for he greatly opposed our words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_timothy/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Of whom be thou aware also; for he hath greatly withstood our words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/2_timothy/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />You also should beware of him; for he has violently opposed our preaching.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_timothy/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Beware of him, for he greatly opposed our words. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_timothy/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />of whom you also beware, for he has greatly stood against our words;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/2_timothy/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />whom you also beware of, for exceedingly he has opposed our message.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_timothy/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> of whom also do thou beware, for greatly hath he stood against our words;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_timothy/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Whom watch thou also; for he greatly withstood our words.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_timothy/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Whom do thou also avoid, for he hath greatly withstood our words. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_timothy/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And you should also avoid him; for he has strongly resisted our words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_timothy/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />You too be on guard against him, for he has strongly resisted our preaching.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_timothy/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />You also must beware of him, for he strongly opposed our message.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_timothy/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />You beware of him also; for he has greatly opposed our words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_timothy/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />Beware of him also, for he is very arrogant against our words.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/2_timothy/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />Do you, also, beware of him, for he has greatly withstood our words.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/2_timothy/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Whom you also watch for he resisted our words exceedingly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/2_timothy/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />against whom be thou also on thy guard, for he hath greatly resisted our words.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/2_timothy/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />beware of him, for he violently opposed our doctrine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/2_timothy/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />You also should beware of him; for he has violently opposed our preaching.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/2_timothy/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />of whom do you also beware; for greatly did he withstand our words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/2_timothy/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />Of whom do thou also beware: for he hath greatly opposed our doctrine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_timothy/4-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FxoCLii8Z48?start=685" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_timothy/4.htm">Personal Concerns</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">14</span>Alexander the coppersmith did great harm to me. The Lord will repay him according to his deeds. <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sy (PPro-N2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">You</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">too</a> <a href="/greek/5442.htm" title="5442: phylassou (V-PMM-2S) -- Probably from phule through the idea of isolation; to watch, i.e. Be on guard; by implication, to preserve, obey, avoid.">should beware of</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hon (RelPro-AMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">him,</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">for</a> <a href="/greek/3029.htm" title="3029: lian (Adv) -- Very; very much, exceedingly, greatly. Of uncertain affinity; much."></a> <a href="/greek/436.htm" title="436: antestē (V-AIA-3S) -- To set against; I withstand, resist, oppose. From anti and histemi; to stand against, i.e. Oppose.">he has vigorously opposed</a> <a href="/greek/2251.htm" title="2251: hēmeterois (PPro-DM1P) -- Our, our own. From thnetos; our.">our</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3056.htm" title="3056: logois (N-DMP) -- From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.">message.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">16</span>At my first defense, no one stood with me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be charged against them.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/19-33.htm">Acts 19:33-34</a></span><br />The Jews in the crowd pushed Alexander forward to explain himself, and he motioned for silence so he could make his defense to the people. / But when they realized that he was a Jew, they all shouted in unison for about two hours: “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/1-20.htm">1 Timothy 1:20</a></span><br />Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/11-13.htm">2 Corinthians 11:13-15</a></span><br />For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ. / And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. / It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their actions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/1-7.htm">Galatians 1:7-9</a></span><br />which is not even a gospel. Evidently some people are troubling you and trying to distort the gospel of Christ. / But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be under a curse! / As we have said before, so now I say again: If anyone is preaching to you a gospel contrary to the one you received, let him be under a curse!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/16-17.htm">Romans 16:17-18</a></span><br />Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them. / For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/2-1.htm">2 Peter 2:1-3</a></span><br />Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves. / Many will follow in their depravity, and because of them the way of truth will be defamed. / In their greed, these false teachers will exploit you with deceptive words. The longstanding verdict against them remains in force, and their destruction does not sleep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-15.htm">Matthew 7:15</a></span><br />Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/4-1.htm">1 John 4:1</a></span><br />Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/20-29.htm">Acts 20:29-30</a></span><br />I know that after my departure, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock. / Even from your own number, men will rise up and distort the truth to draw away disciples after them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/3-14.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:14-15</a></span><br />Take note of anyone who does not obey the instructions we have given in this letter. Do not associate with him, so that he may be ashamed. / Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/titus/3-10.htm">Titus 3:10-11</a></span><br />Reject a divisive man after a first and second admonition, / knowing that such a man is corrupt and sinful; he is self-condemned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/5-11.htm">1 Corinthians 5:11</a></span><br />But now I am writing you not to associate with anyone who claims to be a brother but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or a verbal abuser, a drunkard or a swindler. With such a man do not even eat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/23-16.htm">Jeremiah 23:16</a></span><br />This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Do not listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you. They are filling you with false hopes. They speak visions from their own minds, not from the mouth of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/13-9.htm">Ezekiel 13:9</a></span><br />My hand will be against the prophets who see false visions and speak lying divinations. They will not belong to the council of My people or be recorded in the register of the house of Israel, nor will they enter the land of Israel. Then you will know that I am the Lord GOD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-9.htm">Isaiah 30:9-11</a></span><br />These are rebellious people, deceitful children, children unwilling to obey the LORD’s instruction. / They say to the seers, “Stop seeing visions!” and to the prophets, “Do not prophesy to us the truth! Speak to us pleasant words; prophesy illusions. / Get out of the way; turn off the road. Rid us of the Holy One of Israel!”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Of whom be you ware also; for he has greatly withstood our words.</p><p class="hdg">be.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/10-16.htm">Matthew 10:16,17</a></b></br> Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/philippians/3-2.htm">Philippians 3:2</a></b></br> Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision.</p><p class="hdg">withstood.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_timothy/3-8.htm">2 Timothy 3:8</a></b></br> Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith.</p><p class="hdg">words.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_timothy/3-11.htm">Attacks</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-15.htm">Aware</a> <a href="/colossians/2-8.htm">Beware</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-4.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-14.htm">Guard</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-2.htm">Message</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-8.htm">Opposed</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-5.htm">Preaching</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-8.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-7.htm">Strongly</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-2.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/acts/18-28.htm">Vigorously</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-3.htm">Violent</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-15.htm">Violently</a> <a href="/acts/14-6.htm">Ware</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-5.htm">Watch</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-8.htm">Withstood</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-2.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/revelation/12-13.htm">Attacks</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-34.htm">Aware</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-12.htm">Beware</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-10.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-1.htm">Guard</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-17.htm">Message</a> <a href="/james/4-6.htm">Opposed</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-17.htm">Preaching</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-16.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-19.htm">Strongly</a> <a href="/titus/1-9.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/judges/8-1.htm">Vigorously</a> <a href="/titus/1-7.htm">Violent</a> <a href="/revelation/18-21.htm">Violently</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-31.htm">Ware</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-17.htm">Watch</a> <a href="/joshua/21-44.htm">Withstood</a> <a href="/titus/1-13.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">2 Timothy 4</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_timothy/4-1.htm">He exhorts him to preach the Word with all care and diligence;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_timothy/4-6.htm">certifies him of the nearness of his death;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_timothy/4-9.htm">wills him to come speedily unto him, and to bring Marcus with him;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_timothy/4-14.htm">warns him to beware of Alexander the metalworker.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_timothy/4-16.htm">informs him what had befallen him at his first answering;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_timothy/4-19.htm">and soon after he concludes.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The "him" refers to Alexander the coppersmith, mentioned earlier in the chapter, who caused Paul much harm. This warning highlights the reality of opposition in ministry and the need for discernment. In the broader biblical context, warnings against false teachers and those who oppose the gospel are common (e.g., <a href="/matthew/7-15.htm">Matthew 7:15</a>, <a href="/acts/20-29.htm">Acts 20:29-31</a>). The personal nature of this warning underscores the relational aspect of early Christian communities and the importance of protecting the integrity of the message.<p><b>for he has vigorously opposed our message</b><br>The opposition described here is not passive but active and intense. The term "vigorously" suggests a determined effort to undermine the gospel. This reflects the broader context of early Christian persecution and the challenges faced by the apostles in spreading the message of Christ. Historically, figures like Alexander may have had significant influence, possibly using their trade connections to sway public opinion or incite legal action against Christians. This opposition is reminiscent of the resistance faced by Jesus and the apostles, as seen in passages like <a href="/john/15-18.htm">John 15:18-20</a> and <a href="/acts/4.htm">Acts 4:1-3</a>. The phrase also serves as a reminder of the spiritual warfare inherent in the proclamation of the gospel, as described in <a href="/ephesians/6-12.htm">Ephesians 6:12</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a></b><br>- The apostle and author of the letter, writing to Timothy with instructions and warnings.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/timothy.htm">Timothy</a></b><br>- A young pastor and close companion of Paul, recipient of the letter.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/alexander_the_coppersmith.htm">Alexander the Coppersmith</a></b><br>- The individual who opposed Paul's message, mentioned earlier in <a href="/2_timothy/4-14.htm">2 Timothy 4:14</a>.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/ephesus.htm">Ephesus</a></b><br>- The likely location where Timothy was ministering and where Alexander may have caused trouble.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_message.htm">The Message</a></b><br>- Refers to the Gospel of Jesus Christ that Paul was preaching.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/v/vigilance_in_ministry.htm">Vigilance in Ministry</a></b><br>Believers must be alert and discerning about those who oppose the Gospel, recognizing that opposition can come from within and outside the church.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/personal_responsibility.htm">Personal Responsibility</a></b><br>Paul instructs Timothy to "be on guard," emphasizing personal responsibility in safeguarding the truth of the Gospel.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_opposition.htm">The Reality of Opposition</a></b><br>Opposition to the Gospel is a reality that believers must be prepared to face, understanding that it can be vigorous and persistent.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_discernment.htm">The Importance of Discernment</a></b><br>Discernment is crucial in identifying those who oppose the message of Christ, ensuring that the church remains rooted in sound doctrine.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_perseverance.htm">Encouragement in Perseverance</a></b><br>Despite opposition, believers are encouraged to persevere in their faith and ministry, trusting in God's ultimate justice and protection.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_timothy_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Timothy 4</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_testing_boost_faith_biblically.htm">How can we effectively preach the gospel today?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_alexander_the_coppersmith.htm">Who was Alexander the coppersmith in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_2_tim_4_14-15_align_with_forgiveness.htm">If 2 Timothy 4:14-15 implies a divine retribution on Alexander, how does this reconcile with New Testament teachings on forgiveness and mercy?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_allow_false_teachers.htm">Why does God permit the existence of false teachers?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_timothy/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(15) <span class= "bld">Of whom be thou ware also.</span>--This Alexander was evidently then at Ephesus. That he had been at Rome, and had given evidence against St. Paul, and had argued against the defence of the Apostle, is probable. "Our words" some understand as especially referring to St. Paul's defence before the imperial tribunal. If we identify him with the Alexander of <a href="/context/acts/19-33.htm" title="And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. And Alexander beckoned with the hand, and would have made his defense to the people.">Acts 19:33-34</a>, then he was a Jew, one of those bitter, life-long antagonists of the Gentile Apostle who crossed his path at every step, and not improbably brought about, in the end, his death. It is an interesting suggestion which refers the connection between St. Paul and Alexander back to those days when Saul and Alexander were both reckoned as belonging to the strictest Pharisee party, determined foes to the "Nazarenes." Saul--if we adopt this supposition--became the Apostle St. Paul of the Gentiles; Alexander remained a fanatic Jew--hence the enmity.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_timothy/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 15.</span> - <span class="accented">Withstood</span> for <span class="accented">hath withstood</span>, A.V. Of whom be thou ware (<span class="greek">ο{ν φυλάσσου</span>). This is the proper construction in classical Greek, the accusative of the person or thing, after <span class="greek">φυλάσσομαι</span>. But it is only found in <a href="/acts/21-25.htm">Acts 21:25</a>. In <a href="/luke/12-15.htm">Luke 12:15</a> the equally correct phrase, <span class="greek">Φυλάσσεσθε ἀπὸ τῆς πλεονεξιας</span>, is used. The inference from this caution to Timothy is that Alexander had left Rome and returned to his native Ephesus. The Jews were always on the move. <span class="cmt_word">He greatly withstood our words</span> (<span class="greek">ἀντέστη</span>). For an exactly similar use, see <a href="/acts/13-8.htm">Acts 13:8</a>, where Elymas "withstood" Paul and Barnabas; and <a href="/2_timothy/3-8.htm">2 Timothy 3:8</a>, where Jannes and Jambres "withstood" Moses. In this case we may be sure that Paul, in pleading for his life, did not omit to preach the gospel to his Gentile audience. Alexander tried to refute his words, not without effect. The apostle says "<span class="accented">our</span> words" (not "<span class="accented">my</span> words"), perhaps to associate with himself those other Christians who were with him. It certainly cannot mean "yours and mine," as Timothy was not with him when the "words" were spoken. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_timothy/4-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">You</span><br /><span class="grk">σὺ</span> <span class="translit">(sy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> </span><span class="str2">You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">too</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">should beware of</span><br /><span class="grk">φυλάσσου</span> <span class="translit">(phylassou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Imperative Middle - 2nd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5442.htm">Strong's 5442: </a> </span><span class="str2">Probably from phule through the idea of isolation; to watch, i.e. Be on guard; by implication, to preserve, obey, avoid.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[him],</span><br /><span class="grk">ὃν</span> <span class="translit">(hon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="grk">γὰρ</span> <span class="translit">(gar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> </span><span class="str2">For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he has vigorously opposed</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀντέστη</span> <span class="translit">(antestē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_436.htm">Strong's 436: </a> </span><span class="str2">To set against; I withstand, resist, oppose. From anti and histemi; to stand against, i.e. Oppose.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">our</span><br /><span class="grk">ἡμετέροις</span> <span class="translit">(hēmeterois)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 1st Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2251.htm">Strong's 2251: </a> </span><span class="str2">Our, our own. From thnetos; our.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">message.</span><br /><span class="grk">λόγοις</span> <span class="translit">(logois)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3056.htm">Strong's 3056: </a> </span><span class="str2">From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_timothy/4-15.htm">2 Timothy 4:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_timothy/4-15.htm">2 Timothy 4:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_timothy/4-15.htm">2 Timothy 4:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_timothy/4-15.htm">2 Timothy 4:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_timothy/4-15.htm">2 Timothy 4:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_timothy/4-15.htm">2 Timothy 4:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_timothy/4-15.htm">2 Timothy 4:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_timothy/4-15.htm">2 Timothy 4:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_timothy/4-15.htm">2 Timothy 4:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_timothy/4-15.htm">2 Timothy 4:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_timothy/4-15.htm">NT Letters: 2 Timothy 4:15 Of whom you also must beware (2 Tim. 2Ti iiTi ii Tim) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_timothy/4-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Timothy 4:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Timothy 4:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_timothy/4-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Timothy 4:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Timothy 4:16" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>