1 Timothy 1:18-20

Contemporary English Version

¹⁸ Timothy, my son, the instructions I am giving you are based on what some prophets^[a] once said about you. If you follow these instructions, you will fight like a good soldier. ¹⁹ You will be faithful and have a clear conscience. Some people have made a mess of their faith because they didn't listen to their consciences. ²⁰ Two of them are Hymenaeus and Alexander. I have given these men over to the power of Satan, so they will learn not to oppose God.