2 Timothy 4:14

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

Cross-reference

In 1 Samuel 24:12, David tells Saul that God will judge between them — the same trust in divine retribution Paul shows here.

In Revelation 18:6, Babylon is judged by repaying her double according to her deeds — the same 'repay according to deeds' principle Paul invokes.

In Revelation 6:10, martyrs cry for God to avenge their blood — mirroring Paul's appeal for the Lord to repay Alexander's harm.

1 Timothy 1:20 Historical context

1 Timothy 1:20 names Alexander as one Paul handed over to Satan — likely the same opponent who later did great harm.

In 2 Thessalonians 1:6, Paul states God will pay back trouble to those who trouble believers — the same principle of divine retribution he applies to Alexander.

In Jeremiah 18:19-23, the prophet similarly calls on God to repay his enemies according to their deeds — a direct imprecatory parallel to Paul's trust in divine justice.

Psalm 28:4 Allusion

Psalm 28:4 asks God to repay the wicked according to their deeds — nearly verbatim Paul's statement about Alexander.

2 Samuel 3:39 has David asking the Lord to repay evildoers — Paul echoes this exact sentiment about Alexander.

Psalm 54:5 Parallel

In Psalm 54:5, the psalmist declares God will repay his enemies with evil — the same confidence in divine retribution.

In Jeremiah 11:20, Jeremiah calls on God to see vengeance on his enemies — echoing Paul's trust that the Lord will repay.

In Nehemiah 6:14, Nehemiah prays for God to remember his enemies' deeds — the same appeal for divine repayment based on their actions.

In Lamentations 3:64, the poet declares God will repay enemies according to their deeds — the exact same principle Paul expresses.

In Nehemiah 4:5, Nehemiah prays God not to forgive his enemies' guilt — an imprecatory request similar to Paul's call for the Lord to repay deeds.

In 2 Chronicles 24:22, Zechariah cries 'May the Lord see and avenge' — a direct imprecatory parallel to Paul's trust that God will repay Alexander.

In Judges 16:28, Samson prays for personal vengeance against his enemies — an imprecatory prayer like Paul's hope that God will repay Alexander.

In Nehemiah 13:29, Nehemiah again asks God to remember his enemies' sins — a similar plea for divine judgment on wrongdoers.

Psalm 69:27 Parallel

In Psalm 69:27, the psalmist prays for God to add guilt to his enemies — a similar call for divine judgment on wrongdoers.

Psalm 109:5 Parallel

Psalm 109 contains imprecatory prayers against enemies — Paul's trust in God's repayment aligns with this tradition.

In Jeremiah 18:21, Jeremiah prays for severe judgment on his enemies — a similar appeal for God's retribution.

Acts 13:8 Historical context

Acts 13:8 names Elymas the magician who opposed Paul — like Alexander, a specific adversary who worked against the gospel.