2 Timothy 4 · Verse 15

2 Timothy 4:15

Of whom be thou ware also; for he hath greatly withstood our words.
2 Timothy 4:15, King James Version

2 Timothy 4:15 in other translations

BSBYou too should beware of him, for he has vigorously opposed our message.
WEBBeware of him, for he greatly opposed our words.
ASVof whom do thou also beware; for he greatly withstood our words.
YLTof whom also do thou beware, for greatly hath he stood against our words;
DARBYAgainst whom be thou also on thy guard, for he has greatly withstood our words.
BBEBut be on the watch for him, for he was violent in his attacks on our teaching.
WebsterOf whom be thou aware also; for he hath greatly withstood our words.

What does 2 Timothy 4:15 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
15. our words--the arguments of us Christians for our common faith. Believers have a common cause.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Barnes' Notes
Verse 15. Of whom be thou ware also. It would seem from this, that Alexander was still a public teacher, and that his discourses were plausible and artful. The best and the wisest of men need to be on their guard against the efforts of the advocates of error.

For he hath greatly withstood our words. Marg., preachings. The Greek is, words; but the reference is, doubtless, to the public teachings of Paul. This verse makes it clear that it was no private wrong that Paul referred to, but the injury which he was doing to the cause of truth as a professed public teacher.

(1) "words" "preachings"

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 15 Of whom be thou ware also - It seems that this rabbin traveled about from place to place for the purpose of opposing the Gospel, the Jews putting him forward, as it is said, Act 19:33. He hath greatly withstood our words - Has been a constant opposer of the Christian doctrines.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on 2 Timothy 4:14-18

There is as much danger from false brethren, as from open enemies. It is dangerous having to do with those who would be enemies to such a man as Paul. The Christians at Rome were forward to meet him, Ac 28, but when there seemed to be a danger of suffering with him, then all forsook him. God might justly be angry with them, but he prays God to forgive them. The apostle was delivered out of the mouth of the lion…

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2 Timothy 4:15 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

ὃνhonwhomG3739
καὶkaialsoG2532
σὺsuyou yourselfG4771
φυλάσσου·phulassoudo yourself beware of;G5442
λίανlianexceedinglyG3029
γὰρgarforG1063
ἀντέστηantestēhas opposedG436
τοῖςtois<the>G3588
ἡμετέροιςhēmeteroisour ownG1473
λόγοις.¶logoismessage.G3056

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for 2 Timothy 4:15

  • 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.

  • Philippians 3:2

    Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision.

  • 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. But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues;

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
be.
Mt 10:16,17; Php 3:2
withstood.
3:8
words. or, preachings.

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Context

  • 2 Timothy 4:14

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

  • 2 Timothy 4:15

    Of whom be thou ware also; for he hath greatly withstood our words.

  • 2 Timothy 4:16

    At my first answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge.

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2 Timothy 4:15 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Guárdate tú también de él; que en grande manera ha resistido á nuestras palabras.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Garde-toi aussi de lui, car il s’est fort opposé à nos paroles.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Vor ihm hüte auch du dich, denn er hat unseren Worten sehr widerstanden.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		quem et tu devita: valde enim restitit verbis nostris.