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Paul's young disciple and co-worker

Timothy

Named in 28 verses across 12 books, first in Acts 16:1.

ΤιμόθεοςTimothy

Father
Father of Timothy
Mother
Eunice

About Timothy Written by AI

Timothy was a young disciple and close companion of the Apostle Paul. He is mentioned frequently in the New Testament, both in the book of Acts and in Paul's epistles. Timothy was from Lystra, the son of a Greek father and a Jewish mother named Eunice (Acts 16:1). He was well-respected by the believers in his hometown and in Iconium (Acts 16:2). Paul invited Timothy to join him on his missionary journeys, and he became a valuable assistant and co-worker (Acts 16:3). Paul referred to Timothy as his "true son in the faith" (1 Timothy 1:2) and sent him on important missions to churches in Macedonia, Achaia, and Ephesus (Acts 19:22; 1 Corinthians 4:17; Philippians 2:19). Timothy was with Paul during his first Roman imprisonment and is named as a co-sender of several of Paul's letters (Philippians 1:1; Colossians 1:1; Philemon 1:1). Paul also wrote two personal letters to Timothy, providing guidance and encouragement for his pastoral ministry (1 Timothy 1:2; 2 Timothy 1:2). These letters, along with the letter to Titus, are known as the Pastoral Epistles. According to Hebrews 13:23, Timothy was imprisoned at some point but later released. Tradition holds that Timothy served as the bishop of Ephesus in his later years. Timothy's life and ministry exemplify the importance of mentoring, discipleship, and faithful service in the early church.

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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897

Honouring God, a young disciple who was Paul’s companion in many of his journeyings. His mother, Eunice, and his grandmother, Lois, are mentioned as eminent for their piety (2 Tim. 1:5). We know nothing of his father but that he was a Greek (Acts 16:1). He is first brought into notice at the time of Paul’s second visit to Lystra (16:2), where he probably resided, and where it seems he was converted during Paul’s first visit to that place (1 Tim. 1:2; 2 Tim. 3:11). The apostle having formed a high opinion of his “own son in the faith,” arranged that he should become his companion (Acts 16:3), and took and circumcised him, so that he might conciliate the Jews. He was designated to the office of an evangelist (1 Tim. 4:14), and went with Paul in his journey through Phrygia, Galatia, and Mysia; also to Troas and Philippi and Berea (Acts 17:14). Thence he followed Paul to Athens, and was sent by him with Silas on a mission to Thessalonica (17:15; 1 Thess. 3:2). We next find him at Corinth (1 Thess. 1:1; 2 Thess. 1:1) with Paul. He passes now out of sight for a few years, and is again noticed as with the apostle at Ephesus (Acts 19:22), whence he is sent on a mission into Macedonia. He accompanied Paul afterwards into Asia (20:4), where he was with him for some time. When the apostle was a prisoner at Rome, Timothy joined him (Phil. 1:1), where it appears he also suffered imprisonment (Heb. 13:23). During the apostle’s second imprisonment he wrote to Timothy, asking him to rejoin him as soon as possible, and to bring with him certain things which he had left at Troas, his cloak and parchments (2 Tim. 4:13). According to tradition, after the apostle’s death he settled in Ephesus as his sphere of labour, and there found a martyr’s grave.

M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.

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Where the Bible names him

  1. Acts 16:1

    Paul came to Derbe and then to Lystra, where he found a disciple named Timothy, the son of a believing Jewish woman and a Greek father.

  2. Acts 17:14

    The brothers immediately sent Paul to the coast, but Silas and Timothy remained in Berea.

  3. Acts 17:15

    Those who escorted Paul brought him to Athens and then returned with instructions for Silas and Timothy to join him as soon as possible.

  4. Acts 18:5

    And when Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul devoted himself fully to the word, testifying to the Jews that Jesus is the Christ.

  5. Acts 19:22

    He sent two of his helpers, Timothy and Erastus, to Macedonia, while he stayed for a time in the province of Asia.

  6. Acts 20:4

    Paul was accompanied by Sopater son of Pyrrhus from Berea, Aristarchus and Secundus from Thessalonica, Gaius from Derbe, Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus from the province of Asia.

  7. Romans 16:21

    Timothy, my fellow worker, sends you greetings, as do Lucius, Jason, and Sosipater, my fellow countrymen.

  8. 1 Corinthians 4:17

    That is why I have sent you Timothy, my beloved and faithful child in the Lord. He will remind you of my way of life in Christ Jesus, which is exactly what I teach everywhere in every church.

  9. 1 Corinthians 16:10

    If Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I am.

  10. 1 Corinthians 16:24

    My love be with all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.

  11. 2 Corinthians 1:1

    Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of God in Corinth, together with all the saints throughout Achaia:

  12. 2 Corinthians 1:19

    For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was proclaimed among you by me and Silvanus and Timothy, was not “Yes” and “No,” but in Him it has always been “Yes.”

  13. Philippians 1:1

    Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons:

  14. Philippians 2:19

    Now I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I learn how you are doing.

  15. Colossians 1:1

    Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,

  16. 1 Thessalonians 1:1

    Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you.

  17. 1 Thessalonians 3:2

    We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,

  18. 1 Thessalonians 3:6

    But just now, Timothy has returned from his visit with the good news about your faith, your love, and the fond memories you have preserved, longing to see us just as we long to see you.

  19. 2 Thessalonians 1:1

    Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:

  20. 1 Timothy 1:2

    To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

  21. 1 Timothy 1:18

    Timothy, my child, I entrust you with this command in keeping with the previous prophecies about you, so that by them you may fight the good fight,

  22. 1 Timothy 6:20

    O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you. Avoid irreverent, empty chatter and the opposing arguments of so-called “knowledge,”

  23. 1 Timothy 6:21

    which some have professed and thus swerved away from the faith. Grace be with you all.

  24. 2 Timothy 1:2

    To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

  25. 2 Timothy 4:22

    The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you all.

  26. Philemon 1:1

    Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our beloved fellow worker,

  27. Hebrews 13:23

    Be aware that our brother Timothy has been released. If he arrives soon, I will come with him to see you.

  28. Hebrews 13:25

    Grace be with all of you.

From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.