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I threw them out and handed them over to Satan so they might learn not to blaspheme God. <a href="/esv/1_timothy/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> among whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan that they may learn not to blaspheme. <a href="/bsb/1_timothy/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme. <a href="/blb/1_timothy/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> among whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan, that they may be disciplined not to blaspheme. <a href="/kjv/1_timothy/1.htm">King James Bible</a> Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme. <a href="/nkjv/1_timothy/1.htm">New King James Version</a> of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I delivered to Satan that they may learn not to blaspheme. <a href="/nasb_/1_timothy/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Among these are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan, so that they will be taught not to blaspheme. <a href="/nasb/1_timothy/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> Among these are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan, so that they will be taught not to blaspheme. <a href="/nasb77/1_timothy/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Among these are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have delivered over to Satan, so that they may be taught not to blaspheme. <a href="/lsb/1_timothy/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Among these are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan, so that they will be taught not to blaspheme. <a href="/amp/1_timothy/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Among these are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan, so that they will be disciplined and taught not to blaspheme. <a href="/csb/1_timothy/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have delivered to Satan, so that they may be taught not to blaspheme. <a href="/hcsb/1_timothy/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Hymenaeus and Alexander are among them, and I have delivered them to Satan, so that they may be taught not to blaspheme. <a href="/asv/1_timothy/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> of whom is Hymen锟絬s and Alexander; whom I delivered unto Satan, that they might be taught not to blaspheme. <a href="/cev/1_timothy/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Two of them are Hymenaeus and Alexander. I have given these men over to the power of Satan, so they will learn not to oppose God. <a href="/erv/1_timothy/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I delivered unto Satan, that they might be taught not to blaspheme. <a href="/gwt/1_timothy/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Among these people are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan in order to teach them not to dishonor God. <a href="/gnt/1_timothy/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have punished by handing them over to the power of Satan; this will teach them to stop their blasphemy. <a href="/isv/1_timothy/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> These include Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I handed over to Satan so that they may learn not to blaspheme. <a href="/msb/1_timothy/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme. <a href="/net/1_timothy/1.htm">NET Bible</a> Among these are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme. <a href="/nheb/1_timothy/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I delivered to Satan, that they might be taught not to blaspheme. <a href="/wbt/1_timothy/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Of whom is Hymeneus and Alexander; whom I have delivered to Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme. <a href="/wey/1_timothy/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Among these are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have delivered to Satan so that they may be taught not to blaspheme. <a href="/web/1_timothy/1.htm">World English Bible</a> of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I delivered to Satan that they might be taught not to blaspheme. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_timothy/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I delivered to Satan, that they might be instructed not to speak evil. <a href="/blb/1_timothy/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> among whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan, that they may be disciplined not to blaspheme. <a href="/ylt/1_timothy/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I did deliver to the Adversary, that they might be instructed not to speak evil. <a href="/slt/1_timothy/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Of whom is Hymeneus and Alexander; whom I have delivered to Satan, that they should not be taught to blaspheme.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_timothy/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Of whom is Hymeneus and Alexander, whom I have delivered up to Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme. <a href="/cpdv/1_timothy/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Among these are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan, so that they may learn not to blaspheme. <a href="/nabre/1_timothy/1.htm">New American Bible</a> among them Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme. <a href="/nrsvce/1_timothy/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have turned over to Satan, so that they may learn not to blaspheme.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_timothy/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Namely Hy-me-næ’us and Al-ex-an-der, whom I have delivered to Satan, to be disciplined so that they may no longer blaspheme. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_timothy/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Like Humenayus and Alexandrus, those whom I have delivered to Satan that they may be instructed not to blaspheme. <div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_timothy/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> whom I have delivered to Satan, that they may learn not to revile. <a href="/godbey/1_timothy/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have delivered to Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme. <a href="/haweis/1_timothy/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> of whom are Hymeneus and Alexander, whom I have delivered over unto Satan, that they may be corrected, so as to blaspheme no more.<CM> <a href="/mace/1_timothy/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Hymeneus and Alexander are of that number, whom I have deliver'd to Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme. <a href="/wey/1_timothy/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Among these are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have delivered to Satan so that they may be taught not to blaspheme. <a href="/worrell/1_timothy/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I delivered up to Satan, that they might be taught not to blaspheme. <a href="/worsley/1_timothy/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> of whom is Hymeneus and Alexander, whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme. <a href="/parallel/1_timothy/1-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EkcLX59OJyU?start=190" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_timothy/1.htm">God's Grace to Paul</a> …19holding on to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and thereby shipwrecked their faith. 20<a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hōn (RelPro-GMP) -- Who, which, what, that. ">Among them</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">are</a> <a href="/greek/5211.htm" title="5211: Hymenaios (N-NMS) -- Hymenaeus. From Humen; hymeneal; Hymeneus, an opponent of Christianity.">Hymenaeus</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/223.htm" title="223: Alexandros (N-NMS) -- From the same as alektor and aner; man-defender; Alexander, the name of three Israelites and one other man.">Alexander,</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hous (RelPro-AMP) -- Who, which, what, that. ">whom</a> <a href="/greek/3860.htm" title="3860: paredōka (V-AIA-1S) -- From para and didomi; to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit.">I have handed over</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4567.htm" title="4567: Satana (N-DMS) -- An adversary, Satan. Of Chaldee origin corresponding to ma'bad; the accuser, i.e. The devil.">to Satan</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3811.htm" title="3811: paideuthōsin (V-ASP-3P) -- From pais; to train up a child, i.e. Educate, or, discipline.">be taught</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.">not</a> <a href="/greek/987.htm" title="987: blasphēmein (V-PNA) -- From blasphemos; to vilify; specially, to speak impiously.">to blaspheme.</a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_corinthians/5-5.htm">1 Corinthians 5:5</a> hand this man over to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, so that his spirit may be saved on the Day of the Lord. <a href="/2_timothy/2-17.htm">2 Timothy 2:17-18</a> and the talk of such men will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus, / who have deviated from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already occurred, and they undermine the faith of some. <a href="/2_timothy/4-14.htm">2 Timothy 4:14-15</a> Alexander the coppersmith did great harm to me. The Lord will repay him according to his deeds. / You too should beware of him, for he has vigorously opposed our message. <a href="/acts/13-10.htm">Acts 13:10-11</a> and said, “O child of the devil and enemy of all righteousness, you are full of all kinds of deceit and trickery! Will you never stop perverting the straight ways of the Lord? / Now look, the hand of the Lord is against you, and for a time you will be blind and unable to see the light of the sun.” Immediately mist and darkness came over him, and he groped about, seeking someone to lead him by the hand. <a href="/2_corinthians/10-6.htm">2 Corinthians 10:6</a> And we will be ready to punish every act of disobedience, as soon as your obedience is complete. <a href="/galatians/1-8.htm">Galatians 1:8-9</a> 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! <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-14.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:14-15</a> 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. <a href="/matthew/18-17.htm">Matthew 18:17</a> If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, regard him as you would a pagan or a tax collector. <a href="/1_corinthians/11-32.htm">1 Corinthians 11:32</a> But when we are judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be condemned with the world. <a href="/2_corinthians/13-2.htm">2 Corinthians 13:2</a> I already warned you the second time I was with you. So now in my absence I warn those who sinned earlier and everyone else: If I return, I will not spare anyone, <a href="/1_corinthians/4-21.htm">1 Corinthians 4:21</a> Which do you prefer? Shall I come to you with a rod, or in love and with a gentle spirit? <a href="/2_corinthians/2-6.htm">2 Corinthians 2:6</a> The punishment imposed on him by the majority is sufficient for him. <a href="/1_corinthians/5-13.htm">1 Corinthians 5:13</a> God will judge those outside. “Expel the wicked man from among you.” <a href="/2_john/1-10.htm">2 John 1:10-11</a> If anyone comes to you but does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your home or even greet him. / Whoever greets such a person shares in his evil deeds. <a href="/romans/16-17.htm">Romans 16:17</a> 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.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered to Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.Hymenaeus.<a href="/2_timothy/2-17.htm">2 Timothy 2:17</a> And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;Alexander.<a href="/acts/19-33.htm">Acts 19:33</a> And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. And Alexander beckoned with the hand, and would have made his defence unto the people.<a href="/2_timothy/2-14.htm">2 Timothy 2:14</a> Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers.<a href="/2_timothy/4-14.htm">2 Timothy 4:14,15</a> Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord reward him according to his works: … I have.<a href="/matthew/18-17.htm">Matthew 18:17</a> And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican.<a href="/1_corinthians/5-4.htm">1 Corinthians 5:4,5</a> In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, … <a href="/2_corinthians/10-6.htm">2 Corinthians 10:6</a> And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.that.<a href="/1_corinthians/11-32.htm">1 Corinthians 11:32</a> But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world.<a href="/2_thessalonians/3-15.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:15</a> Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.<a href="/revelation/3-19.htm">Revelation 3:19</a> As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.blaspheme.<a href="/acts/13-45.htm">Acts 13:45</a> But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy, and spake against those things which were spoken by Paul, contradicting and blaspheming.<a href="/2_timothy/3-2.htm">2 Timothy 3:2</a> For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,<a href="/revelation/13-1.htm">Revelation 13:1,5,6</a> And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/19-33.htm">Alexander</a> <a href="/acts/26-11.htm">Blaspheme</a> <a href="/colossians/1-25.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-2.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/colossians/2-5.htm">Discipline</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-9.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/galatians/1-14.htm">Handed</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-17.htm">Hymenaeus</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-17.htm">Hymenae'us</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-17.htm">Hymeneus</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-11.htm">Instructed</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-4.htm">Learn</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-9.htm">Satan</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-4.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-15.htm">Taught</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-18.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_timothy/4-14.htm">Alexander</a> <a href="/james/2-7.htm">Blaspheme</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-11.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-11.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-7.htm">Discipline</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-6.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-18.htm">Handed</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-17.htm">Hymenaeus</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-17.htm">Hymenae'us</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-17.htm">Hymeneus</a> <a href="/hebrews/8-5.htm">Instructed</a> <a href="/1_timothy/2-11.htm">Learn</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-15.htm">Satan</a> <a href="/1_timothy/2-7.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-1.htm">Taught</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-2.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">1 Timothy 1</div>1. <a href="/1_timothy/1-1.htm">Paul declares Timothy is faithful to the charge which was given him at his going to Macedonia.</a> 5. <a href="/1_timothy/1-5.htm">The right use and end of the law.</a> 11. <a href="/1_timothy/1-11.htm">Paul's calling to be an apostle;</a> 20. <a href="/1_timothy/1-20.htm">and the disobedience or Hymenaeus and Alexander.</a> </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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Hymenaeus is also referenced in <a href="/2_timothy/2-17.htm">2 Timothy 2:17</a>, where his false teachings are compared to gangrene, indicating the destructive nature of his doctrine. Alexander may be the same individual mentioned in <a href="/2_timothy/4-14.htm">2 Timothy 4:14</a>, who opposed Paul. The mention of these names serves as a warning to the early church about the dangers of false teachings and the importance of maintaining doctrinal purity. This reflects the broader context of the pastoral epistles, which emphasize sound teaching and the safeguarding of the faith.whom I have handed over to Satan The phrase "handed over to Satan" is understood as a form of church discipline, where individuals are expelled from the community of believers. This is similar to the situation in <a href="/1_corinthians/5-5.htm">1 Corinthians 5:5</a>, where Paul advises the Corinthian church to deliver a man to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, so that his spirit may be saved. The purpose is corrective, aiming for repentance and restoration. In the cultural context of the early church, being outside the community was seen as being in the realm of Satan, highlighting the seriousness of their actions and the hope for their eventual return to the faith.to be taught not to blaspheme Blasphemy, in this context, refers to speaking against God or the truths of the Christian faith. The goal of this disciplinary action is educational and redemptive, intending to bring about a change in behavior and belief. The early church faced numerous challenges from false teachings and heresies, and maintaining the integrity of the gospel message was crucial. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of God's desire for repentance and reconciliation, as seen in passages like <a href="/2_peter/3-9.htm">2 Peter 3:9</a>, which emphasizes God's patience and desire for all to come to repentance.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/h/hymenaeus.htm">Hymenaeus</a> A man mentioned in the New Testament who was involved in false teaching. He is also referenced in <a href="/2_timothy/2-17.htm">2 Timothy 2:17</a>, where his teachings are described as spreading like gangrene. 2. <a href="/topical/a/alexander.htm">Alexander</a> Another individual associated with false teachings and blasphemy. There is some debate about whether this is the same Alexander mentioned in other parts of the New Testament, such as <a href="/acts/19-33.htm">Acts 19:33</a> or <a href="/2_timothy/4-14.htm">2 Timothy 4:14</a>. 3. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who wrote the letter to Timothy. He is addressing issues within the church and providing guidance to Timothy, his protégé. 4. <a href="/topical/t/timothy.htm">Timothy</a> A young church leader and the recipient of this epistle. Paul is mentoring him in matters of church leadership and doctrine. 5. <a href="/topical/s/satan.htm">Satan</a> In this context, Satan represents the realm outside the protective community of the church, where individuals are exposed to the consequences of their actions.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_seriousness_of_false_teaching.htm">The Seriousness of False Teaching</a> False teachings can spread rapidly and cause significant harm to the faith community. Leaders must be vigilant in addressing and correcting doctrinal errors. <a href="/topical/c/church_discipline_as_a_means_of_restoration.htm">Church Discipline as a Means of Restoration</a> The purpose of handing someone over to Satan is not punitive but restorative. It aims to bring about repentance and a return to sound doctrine. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_church_leaders.htm">The Role of Church Leaders</a> Church leaders have a responsibility to protect the flock from harmful teachings and to guide individuals back to the truth. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_sound_doctrine.htm">The Importance of Sound Doctrine</a> Believers must be grounded in sound doctrine to discern truth from error and to maintain the integrity of their faith. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_blasphemy.htm">The Consequences of Blasphemy</a> Blasphemy, or speaking irreverently about God, is a serious offense that requires correction and repentance.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_timothy_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Timothy 1</a> <a href="/q/who_were_hymenaeus_and_alexander.htm">Who were Hymenaeus and Alexander in biblical context?</a> <a href="/q/is_creation_awaiting_fulfillment.htm">What does 'handed over to Satan' mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'handed_over_to_satan'_mean.htm">What does "handed over to Satan" mean?</a> <a href="/q/does_1_cor_5_5_oppose_nt_forgiveness.htm">Does 1 Corinthians 5:5 contradict New Testament teachings on forgiveness and restoration by delivering someone “to Satan”? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_timothy/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(20) Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander.--Here the Apostle names two, as examples of the utter shipwreck of all true faith--persons evidently well known to Timothy and the members of the Church at Ephesus. Hymenaeus is probably identical with the heretic of that name, charged, in the Second Epistle to Timothy, with teaching that the resurrection was already passed, thus undermining the great hope which Christian faith so firmly laid hold of. In the second letter to the Presbyter presiding over the Ephesian congregations the fundamental error was specified on account of which this Hymenaeus was excommunicated.Alexander.--It would be unsafe positively to identify this person with the personal adversary of St. Paul alluded to in the Second Epistle, <a href="/2_timothy/4-14.htm" title="Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord reward him according to his works:">2Timothy 4:14</a>, there spoken of as "Alexander the coppersmith," or with the Alexander mentioned in <a href="/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</a>. The name was a very common one. Of the Alexander of <a href="/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</a> we know nothing; from the circumstances in connection with which he is there mentioned, which took place some ten years before this Epistle was written, he seems to have been a Jew.Whom I have delivered unto Satan.--In this fearful formula the offender is delivered over to Satan, the evil one. It is a solemn excommunication or expulsion from the Church, accompanied with the infliction of bodily disease or death. In ordinary cases, the offender was quietly expelled from the Christian society. But an Apostle, and only an Apostle, seems to have possessed the awful powers of inflicting bodily suffering in the forms of disease and death. Certain special instances of the exercise of these tremendous powers are recorded in the cases of Ananias and Sapphira, Elymas, the incestuous person at Corinth, and the men here alluded to. The fear of Simon Magus, related in <a href="/acts/8-24.htm" title="Then answered Simon, and said, Pray you to the LORD for me, that none of these things which you have spoken come on me.">Acts 8:24</a>, seems to have been aroused by his evident expectation that this well-known apostolic power would be put in force in his case. It is, however, noticeable that this punishment was not necessarily, in the case of disease, an irrevocable sentence. The true end and purpose of this, as of all divine punishments, was not revenge for the sin, but the ultimate recovery of the sinner.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_timothy/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 20. - Delivered for have delivered, A.V.; might be taught for may learn, A.V. Hymenaeus; probably the same as is mentioned <a href="/2_timothy/2-17.htm">2 Timothy 2:17, 18</a>, as holding heretical doctrine concerning the resurrection, and overthrowing the faith of some. It is an uncommon name, though borne by a Bishop of Alexandria in the second century, and by a Bishop of Jerusalem in the third. Alexander; doubtless the same as "Alexander the coppersmith" of <a href="/2_timothy/4-14.htm">2 Timothy 4:14</a>. I delivered unto Satan. The passages in Scripture which throw light on this difficult phrase are, chiefly, the following: the almost identical passage, <a href="/1_corinthians/5-5.htm">1 Corinthians 5:5</a>; <a href="/job/1-12.htm">Job 1:12</a>; <a href="/job/2-6.htm">Job 2:6, 7</a>; <a href="/luke/13-10.htm">Luke 13:10</a>; <a href="/acts/5-5.htm">Acts 5:5, 10</a>; <a href="/acts/10-38.htm">Acts 10:38</a>; <a href="/acts/13-11.htm">Acts 13:11</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/11-30.htm">1 Corinthians 11:30</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/12-7.htm">2 Corinthians 12:7</a>; and <a href="/hebrews/2-14.htm">Hebrews 2:14</a>. Putting these together, it appears that sickness and bodily infirmity and death are, within certain limits, in the power of Satan to inflict. And that the apostles were able, on fitting occasions, to hand over peccant members of the Church to this power of Satan, that by such discipline "the spirit might be saved." In the case of Hymenaeus and Alexander (as in that of the incestuous person at Corinth), the punishment incident on this delivery to Satan would appear to have been short or' death, but in the case of the two first not to have had the effect of bringing them to a true repentance. Might be taught (παιδευθῶσι); viz. by correction and punishment, as children are taught (<a href="/hebrews/12-6.htm">Hebrews 12:6-8</a>). The metaphor in the word κολαφίζειν (<a href="/2_corinthians/12-7.htm">2 Corinthians 12:7</a>) is similar. <a href="/commentaries/1_timothy/1-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Among [them] ὧν (hōn) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. are ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. Hymenaeus Ὑμέναιος (Hymenaios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5211.htm">Strong's 5211: </a> Hymenaeus. From Humen; 'hymeneal'; Hymeneus, an opponent of Christianity. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. Alexander, Ἀλέξανδρος (Alexandros) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_223.htm">Strong's 223: </a> From the same as alektor and aner; man-defender; Alexander, the name of three Israelites and one other man. whom οὓς (hous) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. I have handed over παρέδωκα (paredōka) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3860.htm">Strong's 3860: </a> From para and didomi; to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit. to Satan Σατανᾷ (Satana) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4567.htm">Strong's 4567: </a> An adversary, Satan. Of Chaldee origin corresponding to ma'bad; the accuser, i.e. The devil. to ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. be taught παιδευθῶσιν (paideuthōsin) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3811.htm">Strong's 3811: </a> From pais; to train up a child, i.e. Educate, or, discipline. not μὴ (mē) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3361.htm">Strong's 3361: </a> Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. to blaspheme. βλασφημεῖν (blasphēmein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_987.htm">Strong's 987: </a> From blasphemos; to vilify; specially, to speak impiously. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_timothy/1-20.htm">1 Timothy 1:20 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_timothy/1-20.htm">1 Timothy 1:20 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_timothy/1-20.htm">1 Timothy 1:20 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_timothy/1-20.htm">1 Timothy 1:20 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_timothy/1-20.htm">1 Timothy 1:20 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_timothy/1-20.htm">1 Timothy 1:20 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_timothy/1-20.htm">1 Timothy 1:20 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_timothy/1-20.htm">1 Timothy 1:20 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_timothy/1-20.htm">1 Timothy 1:20 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_timothy/1-20.htm">1 Timothy 1:20 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-20.htm">NT Letters: 1 Timothy 1:20 Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander (1 Tim. 1Ti iTi 1tim i Tm) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_timothy/1-19.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Timothy 1:19"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Timothy 1:19" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_timothy/2-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Timothy 2:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Timothy 2:1" /></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>