1Ti 1:20 | Abbott | STEP | Hymeneus and Alexander. The same individuals, apparently, are mentioned in , , and 4:14. An Alexander of Ephesus is spoken of as taking an active part in the disturbances produced by Demetrius; although whether his action in that case was intended to be friendly or hostile to Paul, seems to be uncertain.— Delivered unto Satan; to the kingdom of Satan; that is, he had excommunicated them from the kingdom of Christ.

1 Timothy 1:20

Hymeneus and Alexander. The same individuals, apparently, are mentioned in 2 Tim. 2:17, 18, and 4:14. An Alexander of Ephesus is spoken of as taking an active part in the disturbances produced by Demetrius; although whether his action in that case was intended to be friendly or hostile to Paul, seems to be uncertain.—Delivered unto Satan; to the kingdom of Satan; that is, he had excommunicated them from the kingdom of Christ.