2 Timothy 4:14-15 Who is Alexander?

Good morning all. God is good all the time, all the time God is good.  TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!  Jesu Jevu!
  ¹⁴ Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord reward him according to his works:

Here Paul mentions Alexander the coppersmith.  It is probable this is the same Alexander in Acts 19:23-41 that was with the group of copper-smiths or braziers that created a confusion because Paul was teaching Jesus Christ, and they made jewelry and silver shrines for the goddess Diana of the Ephesians. These copper-smiths were led by Demetrius and Alexander was drawn out of the multitude.  Paul's teaching was leading the people away from Diana and creating a loss of income to the copper-smiths.  Also, Alexander is thought to be a Jew; this Alexander could have been a fanatic Pharisee  with Paul or maybe just a fanatic Jew and countered Paul's teachings whenever possible.

   When Paul says the Lord reward him according to his works:     he could be saying either God will judge him, or the will get what he deserves (a little vindication).
¹⁵ Of whom be thou ware also; for he hath greatly withstood our words.     In this study, it is interesting to note that Alexander may have been one who taught/countered the Jesus movement (the Way).  Paul, in Acts 24:14 refers to "the Way". You can see more about "the Way" in the following verses: Acts 9:2; Acts 19:9; Acts 19:23; Acts 24:22.

     The Way is the Jesus movement and goes against many of the teachings of the Jews.  If Alexander was, indeed, a fanatic Jew, as was Paul, then he would have argued intently against Paul and his followers.  The harm and trouble with this is some of the followers, when faced with opposition, may have left the group in fear.  Have you ever not shared Jesus because of the fear of someone arguing or countering what you believe? When we are in the face of "evil" or unbelief we should ask God for guidance and let God speak through us for His glory and the rebuke with be withstanding.

  I pray that this is clear and you do reap from todays study. Love you all.

Deo Soli Gloria

Johnny