2 Timothy 4:14 cpdv — Alexander the coppersmith has shown me much evil; the Lord will repay him according to his works.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Alexander the coppersmith has shown me much evil; the Lord will repay him according to his works. "

— 2 Timothy 4:14, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Timothy 4 — Context

11

Luke alone is with me. Take Mark and bring him with you; for he is useful to me in the ministry.

12

But Tychicus I have sent to Ephesus.

13

When you return, bring with you the supplies that I left with Carpus at Troas, and the books, but especially the parchments.

14

Alexander the coppersmith has shown me much evil; the Lord will repay him according to his works.

15

And you should also avoid him; for he has strongly resisted our words.

16

At my first defense, no one stood by me, but everyone abandoned me. May it not be counted against them!

17

But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that through me the preaching would be accomplished, and so that all the Gentiles would hear. And I was freed from the mouth of the lion.

2 Timothy 4:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Timothy 4:14 say?
2 Timothy 4:14 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Alexander the coppersmith has shown me much evil; the Lord will repay 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 (CPDV): “Alexander the coppersmith has shown me much evil; the Lord will repay 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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