Tag Archives: 1 Timothy 3:6

Μὴ νεόφυτον, ἵνα μὴ τυφωθεὶς εἰς κρίμα ἐμπέσῃ τοῦ διαβόλου. (1 Timothy 3:6)

Not a recent convert, lest being puffed up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.

Focus Topic: Subjunctive Purpose Clause with Aorist Passive Participle

This verse, part of the qualifications for overseers, demonstrates how Greek syntax expresses caution and consequence. It features a negative command, a purpose clause, and a passive participle indicating a precondition.

Adjective Used Substantivally: νεόφυτον

νεόφυτον (“newly planted,” i.e., a recent convert) is an accusative singular adjective used substantivally. It is the object of an implied verb such as χειροτονείτω (“he must not appoint”) from the broader context.… Learn Koine Greek