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Timothy

Timothy was Paul's beloved disciple and co-worker in the Gospel, serving as a faithful pastor and leader in the early church. He exemplifies the importance of mentorship and faithful ministry in God's kingdom.

Overview

Timothy was a young man from Lystra whose mother was Jewish and believed, while his father was Greek (Acts 16:1). Paul chose him as a traveling companion and spiritual son, circumcising him to remove offense to the Jews (Acts 16:3). Timothy became Paul's trusted representative, sent to encourage churches and establish sound doctrine.

Key Scriptures

"For Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord" (1 Timothy 1:2, ESV).

"I have no one else like him, who will show genuine concern for your welfare. For everyone looks out for their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ" (Philippians 2:20-21, NIV).

"But you know that Timothy has proved himself, because as a son with his father he has served with me in the work of the gospel" (Philippians 2:22, NIV).

Application

Invest in younger believers as Paul did with Timothy, intentionally discipling them in Scripture and faithful ministry to advance God's kingdom.

Scripture References 40

Acts 16:3 1 Thessalonians 3:2 Philippians 2:19 Philippians 2:20 Philippians 2:21 Philippians 2:22 Philippians 2:23 Philemon 1:1 Hebrews 13:23 Acts 17:14 1 Timothy 1:3 Acts 16:1 1 Timothy 1:1 1 Timothy 1:2 2 Timothy 1:1 2 Timothy 1:2 2 Timothy 1:2 2 Timothy 1:3 2 Timothy 1:4 1 Corinthians 4:17 Philippians 2:22 1 Timothy 1:2 1 Timothy 1:18 1 Timothy 4:14 2 Timothy 1:6 2 Corinthians 1:19 Acts 20:1 Acts 20:2 Acts 20:3 Acts 20:4 Acts 17:15 Acts 18:5 Acts 16:2 1 Corinthians 4:17 1 Corinthians 16:10 2 Timothy 1:5 2 Timothy 3:15 Romans 16:21 Acts 19:22 1 Corinthians 16:10

Full Topical Reference List 51 total — Nave's Topical Bible

Circumcised; becomes Paul's companion

1 Thessalonians 3:2 Acts 16:3

Confined with Paul in Rome

Hebrews 13:23 Philemon 1:1 Philippians 2:19 Philippians 2:20 Philippians 2:21 Philippians 2:22 Philippians 2:23

Left by Paul at Berea

Acts 17:14

Left by Paul in Ephesus

1 Timothy 1:3

Parentage of

Acts 16:1

Paul writes to

1 Timothy 1:1 1 Timothy 1:2 2 Timothy 1:1 2 Timothy 1:2

Paul's love for

1 Corinthians 4:17 1 Timothy 1:2 1 Timothy 1:18 2 Timothy 1:2 2 Timothy 1:3 2 Timothy 1:4 Philippians 2:22

Power of

1 Timothy 4:14 2 Timothy 1:6

Preaches to the Corinthians

2 Corinthians 1:19

Rejoined by Paul; accompanies Paul to Asia

Acts 20:1 Acts 20:2 Acts 20:3 Acts 20:4

Rejoins Paul at Corinth

Acts 17:15 Acts 18:5

Reputation and Christian faith of

1 Corinthians 4:17 1 Corinthians 16:10 2 Timothy 1:5 2 Timothy 3:15 Acts 16:2

Sends salutation to the Romans

Romans 16:21

Sent into Macedonia

Acts 19:22

Sent to the Corinthians

1 Corinthians 4:17 1 Corinthians 16:10 1 Corinthians 16:11

Sent to the Philippians

Philippians 2:19 Philippians 2:23

Sent to the Thessalonians

1 Thessalonians 3:2 1 Thessalonians 3:6

Zeal of

1 Timothy 6:12 Philippians 2:19 Philippians 2:20 Philippians 2:21 Philippians 2:22

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