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# Hymenaeus ... Alexander
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These are names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
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# whom I gave over to Satan
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Paul speaks as if he physically handed these men to Satan. This probably means that Paul rejected them from the community of believers. Since they are no longer a part of the community, Satan can have power over them and harm them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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# they may be taught
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This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "that God may teach them" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
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