Overview
Linus appears in Paul's second letter to Timothy as part of the apostle's closing greetings. He is mentioned alongside other believers who send greetings to Timothy, indicating his presence and involvement in the early Christian community during Paul's later ministry years.
Key Scriptures
"Eubulus greets you, as do Pudens and Linus and Claudia and all the brothers" (2 Timothy 4:21, ESV).
This is the only biblical reference to Linus by name, appearing in the context of Paul's final epistolary greetings near the end of his life.
Application
Linus reminds us that faithful Christian service, though sometimes unrecorded in detail by Scripture, matters eternally to God and contributes to the advancement of His kingdom through the local church.