{For abusers of themselves with men} (arsenokoitais). Late
compound for sodomites. In N.T. only here and 1Co 6:9 .
{Men-stealers} (andrapodistais). Old word from andrapodiz(935c)
(from an(8872), man, pous, foot, to catch by the foot), to
enslave. So enslavers, whether kidnappers (men-stealers) of free
men or stealers of the slaves of other men. So slave-dealers. By
the use of this word Paul deals a blow at the slave-trade (cf.
Philemon). {Liars} (pseustais). Old word, see Ro 3:4 . {False
swearers} (epiorkois). Old word (epi, orkos, oath).
Perjurers. Only here in N.T. For similar lists, see 1Co 5:11 6:9f. Ga 5:19f. Ro 1:28f. 13:13 Col 3:5 Eph 5:5 2Ti 3:2f .
{The sound doctrine} ( (8869) hugiainous(8869) didaskali(8369)). Dative
case after antikeitai, for which verb see Ga 5:17 for the
conflict between the Spirit and the flesh. "The healthful
(hugiain(935c), old word for being well, as Lu 5:31 3Jo 1:2 , in
figurative sense in N.T. only in the Pastorals) teaching." See
Tit 1:9 2Ti 4:3 .
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