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1:20 Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; {17} whom I have {n} delivered unto Satan, that they may {o} learn not to blaspheme.
(17) Those who fall from God, and his religion, are not to be endured in the Church, but rather ought to be excommunicated.
(n) Cast out of the Church, and so delivered them to Satan.
(o) That by their pain they might learn how serious it is to blaspheme.
1:20 Hymenaeus. He is mentioned as a heretical teacher in 2Ti 2:17.
Alexander. Of whom nothing is known.
I have delivered unto Satan. Excommunicated. Compare 1Co 5:5.
1:20 Whom - Though absent. I have delivered to Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme - That by what they suffer they may be in some measure restrained, if they will not repent.
1:18-20 The ministry is a warfare against sin and Satan; carried on under the Lord Jesus, who is the Captain of our salvation. The good hopes others have had of us, should stir us up to duty. And let us be upright in our conduct in all things. The design of the highest censures in the primitive church, was, to prevent further sin, and to reclaim the sinner. May all who are tempted to put away a good conscience, and to abuse the gospel, remember that this is the way to make shipwreck of faith also.
Alexander Blaspheme Deliver Delivered Discipline Evil Handed Hymenaeus Hymenae'us Hymeneus Instructed Learn Satan Speak Taught Words
Alexander Blaspheme Deliver Delivered Discipline Evil Handed Hymenaeus Hymenae'us Hymeneus Instructed Learn Satan Speak Taught Words
