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Timothy

A young, sometimes anxious pastor Paul trusted like a son.

The story

1. Raised on the Scriptures 2 Timothy 1:5; 3:15

   His grandmother Lois and mother Eunice pass on a sincere faith and the sacred writings.

2. Joins Paul Acts 16:1-3

   Well spoken of in Lystra and Iconium, he joins Paul's team.

3. Sent to Thessalonica 1 Thessalonians 3:1-6

   Paul sends him to strengthen a young church. He returns with good news of their faith and love.

4. Nervous errand to Corinth 1 Corinthians 4:17; 16:10-11

   Paul sends him to a difficult church and asks them to put him at ease and not despise him.

5. Left to pastor Ephesus 1 Timothy 1:3; 4:12

   Paul leaves him to confront false teachers. He is told not to let anyone despise him for his youth.

6. Paul's last letter 2 Timothy 1:4-8; 4:9

   Paul, near death, remembers his tears and calls him to come soon. Paul tells him to be strengthened by grace.

Key verses

“For I have no one like him, who will be genuinely concerned for your welfare.” Philippians 2:20 (ESV)

Read together: 2 Timothy 1:5; 3:15 · Acts 16:1-3 · 1 Thessalonians 3:1-6 · 1 Corinthians 4:17; 16:10-11 · 1 Timothy 1:3; 4:12 · 2 Timothy 1:4-8; 4:9

Questions to sit with

1. Where does fear shape your choices more than you admit?
2. Who has passed faith on to you, and who are you passing it to?

Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible, © 2001 by Crossway. Used by permission.