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Timothy

Timothy Young Pastor, Companion of Paul

New Testamentc. AD 47 View journey on map

About Timothy

Timothy was a young pastor and Paul's closest ministry companion. Born to a Greek father and Jewish mother, he was raised in the faith by his mother Eunice and grandmother Lois. Paul wrote two letters to him with instructions for church leadership. Despite his youth and timidity, Paul entrusted him with significant responsibilities.

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Timothy's Character Traits

FaithfulTimidTeachableDevoted

Timothy's Life Timeline

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  1. Conversionc. AD 47

    Timothy comes to faith, likely during Paul's first visit to Lystra.

    ACT 14:6-7, 2TI 1:5

  2. Joins Paulc. AD 49

    Paul recruits Timothy for his second missionary journey.

    ACT 16:1-3

  3. Ministry Partnerc. AD 49-67

    Timothy serves faithfully with Paul, sent to various churches.

    PHP 2:19-22

  4. Ephesus Leadershipc. AD 63-67

    Timothy leads the Ephesian church, receiving Paul's pastoral letters.

    1TI 1:3

Who is linked to Timothy

Timothy's Key Relationships

Paul the Apostle
Paul the ApostleMentor

Spiritual Father - Paul called Timothy 'my true son in the faith' and 'dear son.'

Timothy's Key Locations

Ephesus
Ephesus

Church Timothy pastored.

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Spiritual Lessons from Timothy

Don't Despise Your Youth

Timothy faced challenges of youth and natural timidity, yet Paul encouraged him: 'Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young.' God can use young leaders who set an example in speech, life, love, faith, and purity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Bible Bites

Circumcised as an Adult for Ministry

Though Timothy had a Jewish mother, his Greek father had not allowed him to be circumcised as a child. Paul had Timothy circumcised as an adult not for salvation, but so he could effectively minister to Jewish communities who knew his father was Greek.

Acts 16:3

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