Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version You too should be on your guard against him, because he strongly opposed our message. New Living Translation Be careful of him, for he fought against everything we said. English Standard Version Beware of him yourself, for he strongly opposed our message. Berean Standard Bible You too should beware of him, for he has vigorously opposed our message. Berean Literal Bible whom you also beware of, for exceedingly he has opposed our message. King James Bible Of whom be thou ware also; for he hath greatly withstood our words. New King James Version You also must beware of him, for he has greatly resisted our words. New American Standard Bible Be on guard against him yourself too, for he vigorously opposed our teaching. NASB 1995 Be on guard against him yourself, for he vigorously opposed our teaching. NASB 1977 Be on guard against him yourself, for he vigorously opposed our teaching. Legacy Standard Bible Be on guard against him yourself, for he vigorously opposed our words. Amplified Bible Be on guard against him yourself, because he vigorously opposed our message. Christian Standard Bible Watch out for him yourself because he strongly opposed our words. Holman Christian Standard Bible Watch out for him yourself because he strongly opposed our words. American Standard Version of whom do thou also beware; for he greatly withstood our words. Contemporary English Version Alexander opposes what we preach, so you had better watch out for him. English Revised Version of whom be thou ware also; for he greatly withstood our words. GOD'S WORD® Translation Watch out for him. He violently opposed what we said. Good News Translation Be on your guard against him yourself, because he was violently opposed to our message. International Standard Version You, too, must watch out for him, for he violently opposed our message. Majority Standard Bible You too should beware of him, for he has vigorously opposed our message. NET Bible You be on guard against him too, because he vehemently opposed our words. New Heart English Bible of whom you also must beware; for he greatly opposed our words. Webster's Bible Translation Of whom be thou aware also; for he hath greatly withstood our words. Weymouth New Testament You also should beware of him; for he has violently opposed our preaching. World English Bible Beware of him, for he greatly opposed our words. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionof whom you also beware, for he has greatly stood against our words; Berean Literal Bible whom you also beware of, for exceedingly he has opposed our message. Young's Literal Translation of whom also do thou beware, for greatly hath he stood against our words; Smith's Literal Translation Whom watch thou also; for he greatly withstood our words. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhom do thou also avoid, for he hath greatly withstood our words. Catholic Public Domain Version And you should also avoid him; for he has strongly resisted our words. New American Bible You too be on guard against him, for he has strongly resisted our preaching. New Revised Standard Version You also must beware of him, for he strongly opposed our message. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleYou beware of him also; for he has greatly opposed our words. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Beware of him also, for he is very arrogant against our words. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentDo you, also, beware of him, for he has greatly withstood our words. Godbey New Testament Whom you also watch for he resisted our words exceedingly. Haweis New Testament against whom be thou also on thy guard, for he hath greatly resisted our words. Mace New Testament beware of him, for he violently opposed our doctrine. Weymouth New Testament You also should beware of him; for he has violently opposed our preaching. Worrell New Testament of whom do you also beware; for greatly did he withstand our words. Worsley New Testament Of whom do thou also beware: for he hath greatly opposed our doctrine. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Personal Concerns…14Alexander the coppersmith did great harm to me. The Lord will repay him according to his deeds. 15You too should beware of him, for he has vigorously opposed our message. 16At my first defense, no one stood with me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be charged against them.… Cross References Acts 19:33-34 The Jews in the crowd pushed Alexander forward to explain himself, and he motioned for silence so he could make his defense to the people. / But when they realized that he was a Jew, they all shouted in unison for about two hours: “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!” 1 Timothy 1:20 Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme. 2 Corinthians 11:13-15 For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ. / And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. / It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their actions. Galatians 1:7-9 which is not even a gospel. Evidently some people are troubling you and trying to distort the gospel of Christ. / But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be under a curse! / As we have said before, so now I say again: If anyone is preaching to you a gospel contrary to the one you received, let him be under a curse! Romans 16:17-18 Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them. / For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive. 2 Peter 2:1-3 Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves. / Many will follow in their depravity, and because of them the way of truth will be defamed. / In their greed, these false teachers will exploit you with deceptive words. The longstanding verdict against them remains in force, and their destruction does not sleep. Matthew 7:15 Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. 1 John 4:1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world. Acts 20:29-30 I know that after my departure, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock. / Even from your own number, men will rise up and distort the truth to draw away disciples after them. 2 Thessalonians 3:14-15 Take note of anyone who does not obey the instructions we have given in this letter. Do not associate with him, so that he may be ashamed. / Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother. Titus 3:10-11 Reject a divisive man after a first and second admonition, / knowing that such a man is corrupt and sinful; he is self-condemned. 1 Corinthians 5:11 But now I am writing you not to associate with anyone who claims to be a brother but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or a verbal abuser, a drunkard or a swindler. With such a man do not even eat. Jeremiah 23:16 This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Do not listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you. They are filling you with false hopes. They speak visions from their own minds, not from the mouth of the LORD. Ezekiel 13:9 My hand will be against the prophets who see false visions and speak lying divinations. They will not belong to the council of My people or be recorded in the register of the house of Israel, nor will they enter the land of Israel. Then you will know that I am the Lord GOD. Isaiah 30:9-11 These are rebellious people, deceitful children, children unwilling to obey the LORD’s instruction. / They say to the seers, “Stop seeing visions!” and to the prophets, “Do not prophesy to us the truth! Speak to us pleasant words; prophesy illusions. / Get out of the way; turn off the road. Rid us of the Holy One of Israel!” Treasury of Scripture Of whom be you ware also; for he has greatly withstood our words. be. Matthew 10:16,17 Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves… Philippians 3:2 Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision. withstood. 2 Timothy 3:8 Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith. words. Jump to Previous Attacks Aware Beware Greatly Guard Message Opposed Preaching Stood Strongly Teaching Vigorously Violent Violently Ware Watch Withstood WordsJump to Next Attacks Aware Beware Greatly Guard Message Opposed Preaching Stood Strongly Teaching Vigorously Violent Violently Ware Watch Withstood Words2 Timothy 4 1. He exhorts him to preach the Word with all care and diligence;6. certifies him of the nearness of his death; 9. wills him to come speedily unto him, and to bring Marcus with him; 14. warns him to beware of Alexander the metalworker. 16. informs him what had befallen him at his first answering; 19. and soon after he concludes. You too This phrase is a direct address from Paul to Timothy, emphasizing personal responsibility and vigilance. The Greek word "σὺ" (sy) is used here, which is a singular pronoun, indicating that Paul is speaking directly to Timothy. This personal touch highlights the importance of individual awareness and action in the face of opposition. In a broader sense, it serves as a reminder to all believers to be personally engaged and alert in their spiritual journey. should beware of him for he has vigorously opposed our message Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Youσὺ (sy) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Singular Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. too καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. should beware of φυλάσσου (phylassou) Verb - Present Imperative Middle - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 5442: Probably from phule through the idea of isolation; to watch, i.e. Be on guard; by implication, to preserve, obey, avoid. [him], ὃν (hon) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that. for γὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. he has vigorously opposed ἀντέστη (antestē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 436: To set against; I withstand, resist, oppose. From anti and histemi; to stand against, i.e. Oppose. our ἡμετέροις (hēmeterois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 1st Person Plural Strong's 2251: Our, our own. From thnetos; our. message. λόγοις (logois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 3056: From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. Links 2 Timothy 4:15 NIV2 Timothy 4:15 NLT 2 Timothy 4:15 ESV 2 Timothy 4:15 NASB 2 Timothy 4:15 KJV 2 Timothy 4:15 BibleApps.com 2 Timothy 4:15 Biblia Paralela 2 Timothy 4:15 Chinese Bible 2 Timothy 4:15 French Bible 2 Timothy 4:15 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 2 Timothy 4:15 Of whom you also must beware (2 Tim. 2Ti iiTi ii Tim) |