2 Timothy 4:14 asv — Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord will render to him according to his works:

American Standard Version

"Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord will render to him according to his works: "

— 2 Timothy 4:14, American Standard Version

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2 Timothy 4 — Context

11

Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee; for he is useful to me for ministering.

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But Tychicus I sent to Ephesus.

13

The cloak that I left at Troas with Carpus, bring when thou comest, and the books, especially the parchments.

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Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord will render to him according to his works:

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of whom do thou also beware; for he greatly withstood our words.

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At my first defence no one took my part, but all forsook me: may it not be laid to their account.

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But the Lord stood by me, and strengthened me; that through me the message might be fully proclaimed, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.

2 Timothy 4:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Timothy 4:14 say?
2 Timothy 4:14 in the American Standard Version reads: “Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord will render to him according to his works: ”
Where is 2 Timothy 4:14 in the Bible?
2 Timothy 4:14 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Timothy, chapter 4, verse 14.
Who wrote 2 Timothy?
2 Timothy is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 66–67.
What is the book of 2 Timothy about?
Paul's last letter, written from a Roman prison shortly before his execution. It is a tender, urgent passing-on of the baton: keep the faith, guard the gospel, preach the word, endure hardship. "I have fought a good fight."
What are the major themes of 2 Timothy?
2 Timothy explores themes including Endurance, Scripture, Faithfulness, Preaching, Final Hope. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Timothy 4:14.
What translation should I read 2 Timothy 4:14 in?
2 Timothy 4:14 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 2 Timothy 4:14?
2 Timothy 4:14 reads (ASV): “Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord will render to him according to his works: ” 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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