Robertson Word Pictures - 1 Timothy 5:22 - 5:22

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Robertson Word Pictures - 1 Timothy 5:22 - 5:22


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Lay hands hastily (cheiras tacheōs epitithei). Present active imperative of epitithēmi in the sense of approval (ordination) as in Act 6:6; Act 13:3. But it is not clear whether it is the case of ministers just ordained as in 1Ti 4:14 (epithesis), or of warning against hasty ordination of untried men, or the recognition and restoration of deposed ministers (1Ti 5:20) as suits the context. The prohibition suits either situation, or both.

Be partakers of other men’s sins (Koinéōnei hamartiais allotriais). Present active imperative of Koinéōneō (from Koinéōnos, partner) with mē in prohibition with associative instrumental case as in 2Jo 1:11; Rom 12:13. On allotrios (belonging to another) see note on Rom 14:4.

Keep thyself pure (seauton hagnon tērei). “Keep on keeping thyself pure.” Present active imperative of tēreō.