1 Timothy 1:20

Translations

Modern

Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme.

Traditional

Of whom is Hymeneus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.

Literal

…of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I handed over to Satan so that they should be disciplined not to blaspheme.

Latin

…ex quibus est Hymenæus, et Alexander: quos tradidi Satanæ, ut discant non blasphemare.

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English

Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme.

Notes

1 Timothy 1:20

Hymenaeus and Alexander might have been leaders or elders in the church at Ephesus (see also 2 Timothy 2:17; 4:14; compare Acts 19:33; 20:29–31).
The church was the area of the Holy Spirit's guidance. Paul allowed Hymenaeus and Alexander to be under Satan's influence (instead of the Holy Spirit's) by removing them from the church (see also 2 Timothy 2:25–26; Job 2:6; Matthew 18:17–20; 1 Corinthians 5:2–5; 2 Corinthians 2:5–11).
Hymenaeus and Alexander blasphemed God by attacking the true good news, and thus God himself (see 1 Timothy 1:13; compare 6:1; Titus 2:5; 2 Peter 2:2).

1 Timothy 1:18–20

Paul continues instructing Timothy (1:3–11). He advises Timothy to use available resources, remain faithful, and learn from two poor examples. The church should expect Paul’s delegate to do these things (the church is also part of the audience; see 1 Timothy Book Introduction, “Literary Genre”).

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