Mother of Timothy; a Jewish believer.
Eunice
Named in 1 verse of 2 Timothy, first in 2 Timothy 1:5.
ΕὐνίκηEunice
The name means “good victory.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Father of Eunice
- Mother
- Lois
- Married to
- Father of Timothy
- Children
- Timothy
About Eunice Written by AI
Eunice was the mother of Timothy, a young Christian leader and companion of Paul (2 Timothy 1:5). She was a Jewish believer married to a Greek man (Acts 16:1). Eunice, along with her mother Lois, had a sincere faith that greatly influenced Timothy's spiritual development (2 Timothy 1:5). Paul's mention of Eunice's faith suggests that she played a significant role in Timothy's early education in the Scriptures and his growth as a Christian (2 Timothy 3:15).
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
Happily conquering, the mother of Timothy, a believing Jewess, but married to a Greek (Acts 16:1). She trained her son from his childhood in the knowledge of the Scriptures (2 Tim. 3:15). She was distinguished by her “unfeigned faith.”
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names her
- 2 Timothy 1:5
I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced is in you as well.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.