Timothy

Definition

Timothy was a young man from Lystra. He later joined Paul on several missionary trips and helped shepherd new communities of believers.

• Timothy’s father was a Greek, but both his grandmother Lois and his mother Eunice were Jews and believers in Christ.
• The elders and Paul formally appointed Timothy for the ministry by placing their hands on him and praying for him.
• Two books in the New Testament (I Timothy and 2 Timothy) are letters written by Paul that provide guidance to Timothy as a young leader of local churches.

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(See also: appoint, believe, church, Greek, minister)

Bible References

• 1 Thessalonians 3:2
• 1 Timothy 1:2
• Acts 16:3
• Colossians 1:1
• Philemon 1:1
• Philippians 1:1
• Philippians 2:19

Word Data

• Strong’s: G50950