1Ti 3:13 | RWP | e4.org | Gain to themselves ( εαυτοις περιποιουντα ). Present middle indicative of περιποιεω , old verb, to make besides ( περ , around, over), to lay by. Reflexive (indirect) middle with reflexive pronoun ( εαυτοις ) repeated as often happens in the Koine . In N.T. only here, ; (Paul also, quoting ). A good standing ( βαθμον καλον ). Late word from βαινω , in LXX for steps at a door ( ). In plural the steps of a stair. In the inscriptions it means a good foothold or standing. The ecclesiastical writers (Theodoret) take it to be a higher grade or rank, but it is doubtful if Paul means that here. Much boldness ( πολλην παρρησιαν ). A Pauline phrase ( ; ; ). In the faith which is in Christ Jesus ( εν πιστε τη εν Χριστω Ιησου ). Pauline phrase again ( ; ; ; ; ; ).

‏ 1 Timothy 3:13

Gain to themselves ( εαυτοις περιποιουντα ). Present middle indicative of περιποιεω, old verb, to make besides ( περ, around, over), to lay by. Reflexive (indirect) middle with reflexive pronoun ( εαυτοις ) repeated as often happens in the Koine. In N.T. only here, Lu 17:33; Ac 20:28 (Paul also, quoting Isa 43:21).

A good standing ( βαθμον καλον ). Late word from βαινω, in LXX for steps at a door (1Sa 5:5). In plural the steps of a stair. In the inscriptions it means a good foothold or standing. The ecclesiastical writers (Theodoret) take it to be a higher grade or rank, but it is doubtful if Paul means that here.

Much boldness ( πολλην παρρησιαν ). A Pauline phrase (2Co 3:12; 7:4; Php 1:20).

In the faith which is in Christ Jesus ( εν πιστε τη εν Χριστω Ιησου ). Pauline phrase again (Ac 26:18; Ga 3:26; Col 1:4; Eph 1:15; 2Ti 1:13; 3:15).