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2 Timothy 4:15 Meaning

Of whom be thou ware also; for he hath greatly withstood our words.

Context Explained

13The cloke that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee, and the books, but especially the parchments.

14Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord reward him according to his works:

15Of whom be thou ware also; for he hath greatly withstood our words.

16At my first answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge.

17Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.

Key Themes

oppositiontruthdiscernment

Related Cross References

  • Galatians 1:7

    Both verses address the issue of false teachings and opposition to the truth.

  • 2 Peter 2:1

    Both verses warn against false teachers who distort the message of Christ.

  • Acts 20:29

    Paul warns about wolves in sheep's clothing, similar to the warning here.

Source: 2 Timothy 4:15