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1 Timothy 1:19

1 Timothy 1:20 kjv — Of whom is Hymeneus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.

King James Version

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

— 1 Timothy 1:20, King James Version

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1 Timothy 1 — Context

17

Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

18

This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare;

19

Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck:

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

1 Timothy 1:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Timothy 1:20 say?
1 Timothy 1:20 in the King James Version reads: “Of whom is Hymeneus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme. ”
Where is 1 Timothy 1:20 in the Bible?
1 Timothy 1:20 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 1, verse 20.
Who wrote 1 Timothy?
1 Timothy is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 62–66.
What is the book of 1 Timothy about?
The first of the "Pastoral Epistles" — Paul's how-to for the young pastor Timothy at Ephesus. He addresses false teachers, qualifications for elders and deacons, the role of men and women in worship, the use of money, and the steady call of gospel ministry.
What are the major themes of 1 Timothy?
1 Timothy explores themes including Sound Doctrine, Pastoral Care, Church Order, Godliness, Contentment. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Timothy 1:20.
What translation should I read 1 Timothy 1:20 in?
1 Timothy 1:20 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Timothy 1:20?
1 Timothy 1:20 reads (KJV): “Of whom is Hymeneus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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