G4026–περιΐστημι–periistēmi

I know that you always listen to me, but because of the multitude that stands around I said this, that they may believe that you sent me."

περιεστῶτα periestōta “already standing around”

When he had come, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood around him, bringing against him many and grievous charges which they could not prove,

περιέστησαν periestēsan “they stood around”

But shun empty chatter, for they will proceed further in ungodliness,

περιΐστασο· periistaso “do yourself avoid;”

but shun foolish questionings, genealogies, strife, and disputes about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

περιΐστασο· periistaso “do yourself avoid;”