ἀνεπίληπτοςanepílēptos
without reproach: 1 Timothy 3:2, 1 Timothy 5:7, 1 Timothy 6:14.
Greek (New Testament) · G423
Synonyms
ἄμεμπτος, ἀνέγκλητος. It is stronger than these, for it implies not only that the man is of good report, but that he is deservedly so.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 3 times in the Bible.
- 1 Timothy 3:2 So a church leader must be a man whose life is above reproach. He must be faithful to his wife. He must exercise self-control, live wisely, and have a good reputation. He must enjoy having guests in his home, and he must be able to teach.
- 1 Timothy 5:7 Give these instructions to the church so that no one will be open to criticism.
- 1 Timothy 6:14 that you obey this command without wavering. Then no one can find fault with you from now until our Lord Jesus Christ comes again.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.