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This compact verse from the Pastoral Epistles combines authority and purpose into a single cohesive statement: καὶ ταῦτα παράγγελλε, ἵνα ἀνεπίληπτοι ὦσιν from 1 Timothy 5:7. Though short, the sentence features an imperative followed by a purpose clause using the subjunctive mood — a hallmark construction in didactic material. Let’s examine how grammar delivers Paul’s vision of moral integrity through commands that aim beyond instruction and into character formation.

The Greek Text in Focus

καὶ ταῦτα παράγγελλε, ἵνα ἀνεπίληπτοι ὦσιν (1 Timothy 5:7)

“And command these things, so that they may be blameless.”

Grammatical Highlights καὶ — coordinating conjunction; “and.” ταῦτα — accusative neuter plural demonstrative pronoun; “these things.”… Learn Koine Greek