May fear (¢d8ov éywouv). May have fear, which is stronger than A. V.
21. I charge (Scawapripowar). In Paul 1 Th. iv. 6 only. See on testifying, 1 Th. ii. 12. For this sense, adjure, see L. xvi. 28; Acts ii. 40; 2 Tim. ii. 14.
Elect angels (éxrAextav ayyédwv). The phrase N. T.°. The triad, God, Christ, the angels, only L. ix. 26. It is not necessary to suppose that a class of angels distinguished from the rest is meant. It may refer to all angels, as special objects of divine complacency. Comp. Tob. viii. 15; Acts x. 22; Apoc. xiv. 10.
Observe (fuvAdEns). Lit. guard. In the Pauline sense of keeping the law, Rom. ii. 26; Gal. vi. 18.
Without preferring one before another (ywpils mpoxpiua- tos). A unique expression. IRIpécxpiya preyudgment. N.T.°. °LXX, °Class. Rend. without prejudice.
By partiality (cata mpdoxdow). N. T.°, CLXX. Ac- cording to its etymology, inclining toward. In later Greek of joining one party in preference to another. In Clement (ad Corinth. xli, xlvii, 1) in the sense of factious preferences.
22. Lay hands on. Probably with reference to that rite in the formal restoration of those who had been expelled from the church for gross sins.*
Suddenly (rayéws). Better, hastily.
Neither be partaker of other men’s sins (y75é Kowadver duaptiats adXotpias). Better, make common cause with. See on communicating, Rom. xii. 18. Comp. Rom. xv. 27; 1 Pet.
* Variously explained, of ordination; of reception into the communion of the church ; of the reception of heretics who, having been excluded from one congregation, should present themselves to another as candidates for mem-
bership.