{Lay hands hastily} (cheiras tache(9373) epitithei). Present
active imperative of epitith(886d)i in the sense of approval
(ordination) as in Ac 6:6 13:3 . But it is not clear whether it
is the case of ministers just ordained as in 4:14
(epithesis), or of warning against hasty ordination of untried
men, or the recognition and restoration of deposed ministers
(verse 20 ) as suits the context. The prohibition suits either
situation, or both. {Be partakers of other men's sins} (koin(936e)ei
hamartiais allotriais). Present active imperative of koin(936e)e(935c)
(from koin(936e)os, partner) with m(885c) in prohibition with
associative instrumental case as in 2Jo 1:11 Ro 12:13 . On
allotrios (belonging to another) see Ro 14:4 . {Keep thyself
pure} (seauton hagnon t(8872)ei). "Keep on keeping thyself pure."
Present active imperative of (8872)e(935c).
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