Bible Discussion Thread

Who is Timothy

I was saved, delivered and filled with the Holy Spirit with;

2 Timothy 3:5 It's engraved on the Cover of My Bible.

Yom Kippur 1985

Elmer,

Paul wrote two letters to Timothy who was pastoring the church in Ephesus. Timothy's name is mentioned 24 times in the New Testament. Timothy was from Lystra and he was saved during Paul's first missionary journey ( Acts 14:19-20; Acts 16:1-2)

His mother Eunice, and his grandmother Lois, were godly Jewish women. In fact, Timothy was taught the Old Testament scriptures since he was a little boy. So he has a scriptural background. Timothy was about 15-years-old when he first met Paul. And when Paul writes his letter to Timothy, he's approximately 35. So he has spent approximately 20 years with Paul in ministry learning.

Even though Timothy's mother and grandmother were godly Jewish women, his father was a pagan Greek. ( Acts 16:1; 2 Timothy 1:5). Timothy was raised hearing Old Testament Scriptures. ( 2 Timothy 3:14-15). He joined Paul, along with Silas and Luke, during second missionary trip. ( Acts 16:3).

Paul had Timothy circumcised so that he might have the freedom to preach the gospel in Jewish synagogues. ( Acts 16:3; 1 Corinthians 9:20). He could not do that unless he was circumcised. Timothy was ordained by Paul and the Presbytery. ( 1 Timothy 4:14; 2 Timothy 1:6). He accompanies Paul on his third missionary trip. ( Acts 19:22; Acts 20:4; 2 Corinthians 1:1, 1:19).

Timothy ministered in at least five churches as Paul's representative:

1) Thessalonica ( 1 Thessalonians 3:2, 3:6)

2) Corinth ( 1 Corinthians 4:17; 16:10; 2 Corinthians 1:19)

3) Philippi ( Philippians 2:19-23)

4) Berea ( Acts 17:14)

5) Ephesus ( 1 Timothy 1:3)

Timothy was with Paul during Paul's first imprisonment ( Philippians 1:1; Colossians 1:1; Philemon 1:1) and went to Philippi after Paul's release. ( Philippians 2:19-23). Timothy was around 35-years of age when Paul wrote I Timothy. Timothy also suffered imprisonment. ( Hebrews 13:23).

Hope this helps!

Thank you Jesse,

I needed this information about Timothy! Your post is very timely for me.

GiGi,

You are very welcome. I guess the question came up at the right time. Isn't it amazing how the Lord works? All glory to our Lord Jesus Christ!

Yes, the Lord works so amazingly! I was considering using this bio information and the Scripture of Timothy being taught Scripture from his early years on for my contribution at my Mom's memorial service next week. I did not know all of the bio info and your post provided what I needed.

GiGi,

First of all, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. My prayers go out to you and your family during this tough time. I am blessed and humbled to know that something I shared might be used during her service.

May the Lord continue to bless you in all you do and may we never forget that He is our strength. God Bless!!!

Thank you Jesse.

Hi GiGi I was thinking about you recently that I haven't noticed posts from you lately, but then just saw some. Maybe it was because I just didn't notice, but glad to see you back and hope you are doing well. God bless.

Good morning Adam,

I have been busy with matters concerning my Mom's passing and the drama of difficult family members who make this time more stressful and challenging. I read the posts here every day. There just have not been many posts I have felt led to respond to lately.

Overall, I am doing well. Been working on garden stuff, building a workbench for my new garden shed, and other outdoor projects.

Thank you for asking.

My condolences to you. May God give you the strength to get through as it says in Philippians 4:13.