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In 2 Timothy 2:2, note that, while the Gospel is for all, those who receive training are believers who prove “faithful.” The English version quoted may give the idea that only males are trained. However, the Greek word translated here as “men” is anthropois. It means people in general—both men and women.

Though women are not public leaders in the church (1 Timothy 2:8-15; 1 Corinthians 14:33-38), they play vital roles in sharing the Gospel. For example, the two women Euodia and Syntyche labor “side by side with [Paul] in the Gospel” (Philippians 4:2-3 cf. Romans 16:12). Priscilla and her husband teach Apollos (Acts 18:26). Old women help to mature younger women (Titus 2:3-5). Also, men and women receive general instructions to Christians such as Hebrews 5:12, “by this time you ought to be teachers,” and Colossians 4:5-6,

Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.