2Ti 2:2 | NET2full | STEP | And what you heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful people who will be competent to teach others as well .

‏ 2 Timothy 2:2

2 And what you heard me say ^{▼▼tn Grk “what you heard from me” (cf. 1:13).} in the presence of many witnesses ^{▼▼tn Grk “through many witnesses.” The “through” is used here to show attendant circumstances: “accompanied by,” “in the presence of.”} entrust to faithful people ^{▼▼tn Grk “faithful men,” but here ἀνθρώποις (anthrōpois) is generic, referring to both men and women.} who will be competent ^{▼▼tn Or “able” (see Paul’s use of this word in regard to ministry in 2 Cor 2:16; 3:5-6).} to teach others as well.