2 Timothy 2:2

Authorized King James Version

And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#2
ἃ
G3739
the things
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#3
ἤκουσας
G191
that thou hast heard
to hear (in various senses)
#4
παρ'
G3844
of
properly, near; i.e., (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subj
#5
ἐμοῦ
G1700
me
of me
#6
διὰ
G1223
among
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
#7
πολλῶν
G4183
many
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
#8
μαρτύρων
G3144
witnesses
a witness (literally (judicially) or figuratively (genitive case)); by analogy, a "martyr"
#9
ταῦτα
G5023
the same
these things
#10
παράθου
G3908
commit thou
to place alongside, i.e., present (food, truth); by implication, to deposit (as a trust or for protection)
#11
πιστοῖς
G4103
to faithful
objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful
#12
ἀνθρώποις
G444
men
man-faced, i.e., a human being
#13
οἵτινες
G3748
who
which some, i.e., any that; also (definite) which same
#14
ἱκανοὶ
G2425
able
competent (as if coming in season), i.e., ample (in amount) or fit (in character)
#15
ἔσονται
G2071
shall be
will be
#16
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#17
ἑτέρους
G2087
others
(an-, the) other or different
#18
διδάξαι
G1321
to teach
to teach (in the same broad application)

Analysis

This verse develops the covenant theme central to 2 Timothy. The concept of faith reflects the development of covenant within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes pistis in Greek, encompassing both belief and faithfulness, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of covenant within the theological tradition of 2 Timothy Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes faith in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection