Jeremiah 11:20
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
20 But, you, Lord of hosts, just Judge,
searcher of mind and heart,
Let me witness the vengeance you take on them,
for to you I have entrusted my cause!(A)
2 Timothy 4:14
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
14 Alexander[a] the coppersmith did me a great deal of harm; the Lord will repay him according to his deeds.(A)
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- 4:14–18 Alexander: an opponent of Paul’s preaching (2 Tm 4:14–15), perhaps the one who is mentioned in 1 Tm 1:20. Despite Paul’s abandonment by his friends in the province of Asia (cf. 2 Tm 1:15–16), the divine assistance brought this first trial to a successful issue, even to the point of making the gospel message known to those who participated in or witnessed the trial (2 Tm 4:16–17).
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