Who was Timothy?

Disciple of Paul

The story of Timothy

Timothy - Disciple
Timothy - Disciple
Disciple

Timothy was a prominent figure in the New Testament of the Bible. He was a companion of the Apostle Paul and was a leader in the early Christian church. He was born in Lystra, a city in the Roman province of Galatia, to a Jewish mother and a Greek father. His mother, Eunice, and his grandmother, Lois, were both devout Jews and had a great influence on Timothy’s faith. Timothy was a young man when Paul first met him and he quickly became a close companion of Paul’s. He accompanied Paul on his missionary journeys and was a trusted confidant. He was also a leader in the early Christian church, helping to spread the gospel and establish churches in various cities. He was known for his strong faith and his willingness to serve the Lord. Timothy is best known for his letters to the churches in the New Testament. He wrote two letters to the church in Corinth, one to the church in Philippi, and one to the church in Thessalonica. In these letters, he encouraged the churches to remain faithful to the gospel and to remain united in their faith. He also warned them against false teachers and urged them to remain steadfast in their faith. Timothy was a faithful servant of the Lord and a great example of faith and service. He is remembered for his strong faith and his willingness to serve the Lord. He is an example to all Christians of how to live a life of faith and service.

Name meaning

The name Timothy is of Greek origin and is derived from the name "Timotheos," which means "honoring God" or "God's honor." It is composed of the elements "timao," meaning "to honor," and "theos," meaning "God." Timothy is a traditional and classical name, often associated with Christian religious texts, such as the New Testament, where Timothy was a companion and disciple of the Apostle Paul.

Name origin

Greek

Role

Disciple

First mention

2 Corinthians 1:1

Appearances in the Bible

7 mentions

Family

Relatives of Timothy

Timothy in the Bible

Explore all 6 chapters where Timothy appears

2 Corinthians

Chapter 1

Paul's Change of Plans

Paul introduces himself, and expresses his thankfulness to God for the comfort and encouragement he has received through...

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1 Timothy

Chapter 1

Greeting and Purpose

Paul greets Timothy and writes to instruct him on how to conduct himself as a leader in the church. He urges Timothy to ...

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1 Timothy

Chapter 6

Money, Contentment, and Christ

Paul exhorts Timothy to instruct the wealthy in the church to be content, to not trust in their wealth, and to put their...

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2 Timothy

Chapter 1

Encouragement to be Faithful

Paul writes to Timothy, his son in the faith, encouraging him to be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. He remi...

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Philemon

Chapter 1

Paul's Plea for Philemon's Forgiveness

Paul writes to Philemon, a fellow Christian, on behalf of Onesimus, a slave who had run away and had become a believer i...

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Hebrews

Chapter 13

Concluding Remarks

This chapter concludes the letter with final instructions and encouragement for the readers to persevere in faith, to lo...

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