G4026–περιΐστημι–periistēmi

And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me.

περιεστῶτα periestōta “already standing around”

And when he was come, the Jews which came down from Jerusalem stood round about, and laid many and grievous complaints against Paul, which they could not prove.

περιέστησαν periestēsan “they stood around”

But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.

περιΐστασο· periistaso “do yourself avoid;”

But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

περιΐστασο· periistaso “do yourself avoid;”