Some of the “trustworthy men” of St.
Paul’s letters are the great Fathers and Doctors of the history of the Church.
2 Timothy 2:2
And what you heard from me through many witnesses entrust (parathou) to faithful people who will have the ability to teach others
as well.
Titus 1:9
. . .
(hold)
fast to the true message as taught so
that he will
be
able both to exhort with sound doctrine and to refute opponents.
1 Corinthians 11:23
For I received from the Lord what I also handed on to you . . .
