2 Timothy 2:1-2

Serving Faithfully Despite Hardship

2:1 So you, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2:2 And entrust what you heard me say in the presence of many others as witnesses to faithful people who will be competent to teach others as well.


tn Grk “what you heard from me” (cf. 1:13).

tn Grk “through many witnesses.” The “through” is used here to show attendant circumstances: “accompanied by,” “in the presence of.”

tn Grk “faithful men”; but here ἀνθρώποις (anqrwpoi") is generic, referring to both men and women.

tn Or “able” (see Paul’s use of this word in regard to ministry in 2 Cor 2:16; 3:5-6).