OET interlinear 2 TIM 2:13

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: figures-of-speech / explicit

ἀπιστοῦμεν

˱we˲_˓are˒_disbelieving

Here the word unfaithful could refer to: (1) failing to be loyal to Jesus and disobeying him. Alternate translation: [we disobey Jesus] or [we are disloyal to Jesus] (2) failing to believe in Jesus. Alternate translation: [we stop believing in Jesus] or [if we no longer trust Jesus]

Note 2 topic: figures-of-speech / explicit

ἐκεῖνος πιστὸς μένει

that_‹one› (Some words not found in SR-GNT: εἰ ἀπιστοῦμεν ἐκεῖνος πιστός μένει ἀρνήσασθαι γάρ ἑαυτόν οὒ δύναται)

Here the word faithful could indicate that: (1) Jesus remains loyal to these people. In other words, he still does what he said he would, even if they do not. Alternate translation: [he continues to do what he said he would] or [he remains true to them] (2) Jesus consistently acts based on who he is. In this case, Jesus will be faithful to his promise to deny those who deny him. Alternate translation: [he remains consistent and will deny them] or [he is true to himself and will judge them]

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / explicit

ἀρνήσασθαι & ἑαυτὸν οὐ δύναται

˓to˒_disown & (Some words not found in SR-GNT: εἰ ἀπιστοῦμεν ἐκεῖνος πιστός μένει ἀρνήσασθαι γάρ ἑαυτόν οὒ δύναται)

Here the phrase deny himself refers to a person choosing not to do what they would naturally do. Here, then, Paul means that Jesus is able to do only what he would naturally do. If it would be helpful in your language, you could use a comparable phrase or state the meaning plainly. Alternate translation: [he is not able to stop doing what he does] or [he will always do what fits with who he is]