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20 Among these are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I handed over to Satan[a] to be taught not to blaspheme.

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  1. 1 Timothy 1:20 sn The expression handed over to Satan refers to an act of discipline mentioned by Paul here and in 1 Cor 5:5, with a remedial goal, not a punitive one. The Greek word translated taught in this verse is used of “discipline, training of children” to lead them to correct behavior.

14 Alexander the coppersmith did me a great deal of harm.[a] The Lord will repay him in keeping with his deeds.[b]

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  1. 2 Timothy 4:14 tn Grk “showed me much evil.”
  2. 2 Timothy 4:14 sn An allusion to Ps 28:4.